We've got short stay chain plates in the salon showing stress/cracks. Has anyone else encountered this? We were only on the ocean for a day and the surveyor didn't notice this ( only have had the boat since May).
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Short stay chain plates
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Re: Short stay chain plates
My port chainplate broke on ther crossing from the BVIs to St Martin. I had 2 fabricated to replace the broken one & the starboard side as well. These are very difficult to check in a regular rigging inspection.
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Re: Short stay chain plates
Sounds to me like a little redesign may be in order. Perhaps something is misaligned or undersized. Pictures?
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Re: Short stay chain plates
Thanks all, we ended up replacing the two rods and chain plates in the salon with stronger plates. Should be ok now. Thanks for your replies!
Kass
Kass