[Rhodes22-list] Aft stay pulled loose

[Rob Lowe]

Speaking of aft stays, but the boat in the water last week and got on her yesterday evening for a trial sail.  I noticed my aft inner stay was loose.  closer inspection determined it appears the chain plate has pulled out of the cabin top, perhaps an inch of so.  don't know if raising the mast last week is related, but could very well be.  A perhaps 1/4" hole was visible on the chain plate that's not normally visible.  An inspection from in the cabin didn't help much as it's mounted above the cabin liner.  I didn't put sails up because I didn't want to stress the rigging until I get this fixed.  Can't say I've seen this on the list before, any help out there?  sorry, don't have a photo of it right now but will get one next time I visit the boat.  thanks - rob


Rob Lowe
' 76 S/V Getaway