[Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

Goodness spreadgoodnews at gmail.com
Fri Jan 27 21:52:47 EST 2012


Thanks, nice repair.  I didnt scroll down  down far enough to see the link.  



On Jan 27, 2012, at 8:51 PM, Slim Chance <slimsails at gmail.com> wrote:

> The link is there in your reply. You're looking for a link that has
> ...pipermail... in it.
> 
> 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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