[Rhodes22-list] Deck mounted chain plate

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Lynn,

Tree vs. Rhodes 22 mast - definitely a new way to trim trees!

A similar incident befell another Rhodie during a trip in which he demasted
his rig using a power line.  Lots of damage but fortunately no loss of life
or serious injury (other than to his pride).  You can read the details at:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2008-July/052521.html

The repairs may be of interest to you since he was able to replace the
chainplates and hide the access as follows:

Basic repair and replacement of chainplate showing a backing block epoxied
to the outside fiberglass of cabin top after cutting an access in cabin top
liner:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20080828/739e846
1/attachment-0001.jpg

Outside view showing through bolted chainplate:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20080828/739e846
1/attachment-0002.jpg

Neat cover plate on inside - good as new:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20080828/739e846
1/attachment.jpg

The only criticism that I have ever heard about the repair is that the
through bolted chainplate may cause more damage to the cabin top fiberglass
if the mishap is ever repeated.  Some have advocated a less secure
attachment permitting the chainplate to release without substantial damage
such as using nylon bolts or self-tapping screws rather than through bolts.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass  ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY

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I tore out both forward side stay chain plates when I tried to move a tree
branch with my mast on the way to our boat ramp. 

One suggestion Stan haas was to cut descrete access holes on the inside
shell to install mounting hardware for, or through bolt the deck tang. Seal
the chain plate exit and cover the access hole with a neat plastic plate or
other creative gadget like a barometer. I am doing it this month. Thanks for
all of the strength/stress analysis.

Lynn 

Mr. Lynn Pagliaro


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