[Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

Fri Jan 27 17:46:05 EST 2012

Number 2:

On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Slim Chance <slimsails at gmail.com> wrote:

> As Rob said, the chain plates originally go through the cabin roof and
> then bent at a 90 degree angle and affix to the cabin roof inboard of the
> slot. My fix kept the chain plate straight and affix to the cabin side and
> through-bolted. (This is my second attempt to attach pix. First one got
> rejected because it was too big. I'll try sending then one at a time.)
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Slim Chance <slimsails at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> As Rob said, the chain plates originally go through the cabin roof and
>> then bent at a 90 degree angle and affix to the cabin roof inboard of the
>> slot. My fix kept the chain plate straight and affix to the cabin side and
>> through-bolted. (Let's see if I remember how to attach photos...)
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 9:06 AM, Goodness <spreadgoodnews at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the input and visual on how the chainplate is attached.  My
>>> boat has a history of a tree falling on it while the mast was down for
>>> trailering. The tree may have pushed that tang down. Bent the mast, busted
>>> the hatch,   Cracked the glass around a winch otherwise no other apparent
>>> damage and should all be easy repairs.  The nice thing about 6 shrouds is
>>> that the rig stays up if one comes out or breaks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 27, 2012, at 9:36 AM, "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Hank,
>>> > Yes, I do!  I don't think chalking will do a bit of good!  I've always
>>> said my spelling skills are on par with my sailing skills.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > And I agree with not using 5200.  I think we decided the 4300 was a
>>> more flexible and removable product. - rob
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank
>>> > Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:33 AM
>>> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chain plate
>>> >
>>> > 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
>>> >>
>>> >> -----Original Message-----
>>> >> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>>> >> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Goodness
>>> >> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:19 AM
>>> >> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chain plate
>>> >>
>>> >> 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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