[Rhodes22-list] Deck mounted chain plate

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Yes, Slim had his repairs done at a boat yard and he is no longer on the list.  I did a similar repair myself.  The backing material that I used was just plain old 1X4 lumber and I used epoxy to hold it in place.  Instead of steel screws, I used plastic.  My rational was I wanted to screws to shear before the blocking material pulled through.  I've since sold that boat but as far as I know, the repair has worked. 

Rob Lowe


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Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 8:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Deck mounted chain plate

Lynn,

I think that Slim had those repairs made at a boatyard and he is probably no longer on the Rhodes list.  Rob Lowe made similar repairs and is still on the list, I believe.  Maybe he can recall the materials.

In any event, I highly recommend the purchase of Don Casey's great text entitled Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair (hardcover, 1995) ISBN:0070133697 before attempting such work on your own.

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