[Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

Slim Chance slimsails at gmail.com
Fri Jan 27 20:51:51 EST 2012 

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On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Goodness <spreadgoodnews at gmail.com> wrote:

> Couldnt see the pics.  That sounds like a stronger way to attach a
> chainplate.  On big boats they are always mounted in line with line of pull
> and bending is avoided as it increases the risk of metal fatigue.
>
>
>
> On Jan 27, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Slim Chance <slimsails at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Number 3 of 3:
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Slim Chance <slimsails at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> 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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