[Rhodes22-list] How to replace forward lower chainplates?

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Hi All,

One of the first things I replaced when I bought my boat back in 1987 were the four lower chainplates.  There is no way to inspect the factory OEM lower chainplates.  Sooner or later, water is going to infiltrate into the plywood core, causing it to rot.  This is easily fixed by installing 4 Beckson 4-1/2" white screw-out deck plates (Beckson P/N: DP40-W, Defender Marine C/N: 941619, $17.36 each + S&H) thru the cabin liner.  With these inspection plates installed, you can thru bolt the lower chainplates thru the outer cabin wall and easily inspect them whenever you wish.  I do not trust wood screws into the plywood core for this heavily loaded component, especially not when the fix is so easy.  Just bite the bullet and do this upgrade.  You'll never have to worry about it again.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978  Sanford, MI
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The chain plate is a bent stainless-steel tang. Mine was held in place with a single screw into the plywood core of the cabin top. I have attached a picture of the chainplate. Knowing the width, you should be able to calculate pretty accurately where the screw would be. Removing a section of the liner should allow you to remove the screw without needing to create a large hole.


Graham Stewart
Rhodes 22
Agile, 1976
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] How to replace forward lower chainplates?

Hi Rhodies,

I damaged one of my forward lower chainplates and need to replace it.

It  is evidently attached to something between the inner and outer fiberglass skins, so my plan would be to cut an access hole from the inside.

Can you provide any guidance about how best to approach this project?

Thank you!

Mike McKay
S/V Liber 2006/2108
Allatoona Lake, GA




Michael McKay
(630) 209-2054 (m)

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