[Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

[Hank]

Rob,

You keep saying chalk.  Do you mean caulk?

Hank
On Jan 27, 2012 9:20 AM, "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Goodnews,
> There have been multiple posts over the years on loose stays.  Both Slim
> and I have had stays that have pulled out the chain plates and needed to be
> repaired.  I've got those saved somewhere, not finding them at the moment.
>  The chai nplates that enter the cabin roof are bent and are screwed to the
> plywood that makes up the cabin top.  You are correct, the cabin liner
> prevents access to them, we had to have access holes cut in the liner to
> gain access.  Some chalk may be a short term fix for now.  If you chalk, be
> aware that once you load that stay the chalk probably pull out.  Better to
> load the stay, then chalk so the chalk gets pulled into the cabin top.  My
> old boat was a 76 and did have some plywood rot.  There are whole posts on
> epoxy repairs.  Might try to search achieves. - rob
>
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> Thanks.  It looks like some caulk came out of the small joint where the
> chain plate is loose from the cover plate.  If the chainplates are toggles
> then wiggling would occur.  I will just squirt in some 3m 5200 and call it
> a day.
> With regards to the electric motor.  I was looking at the cockpit drain
> through hull.  That looks like a perfect mounting hole for those electric
> drives designed to be through hull mounted.  It would be a simple matter to
> re-route the cockpit drain.
> A hybrid electric drive, small diesel generator in aft compartment and agm
> batteries( mounted behind the v berth floatation foam) would be a real
> possibility!
>
>
> On Jan 26, 2012, at 10:19 PM, John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Goodnews,
> >
> > One of mine is like that too. sailing with it like that for 4yrs now
> > so far no problem.
> > Note: now that I've opened my big mouth about it I probably be posting
> > around June or so on how to fix it. Chance of failure increases in
> > exponential proportion to statements about something not failing.
> >
> > Like the Inboard electric drive Idea BTW. Keel stepping the carbon
> > mast would hinder moving around in the cabin I prefer stays. (also
> > could use the baby stays to make it a bendy mast)
> >
> > John S
> >
> >
> > Spreadgoodnews wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Ok, i need help on this one.  While going over the boat i found one
> >> of the forward chainplates is loose when you push down but strong and
> firm when
> >> you pull up.  It moves only 1/4" or less.    Since i am unfamiliar with
> >> the chainplate and you cant see it for the liner i need some advice.
> >>
> >>
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