[Rhodes22-list] To Chris G about chain plates

[Todd Zumach]

Chris,

Thanks for the information.  I was reseating the chain plate covers this
fall and noticed that two of  the port and starboard lower chain plates had
a tiny (<1/16") of play in the fore/aft direction. I think I will leave well
enough alone.  I do like the idea of using Teak cover plates.  I will have
to remember that if I ever decide to open this can of worms.

Todd Z.
Phillips, WI

On 12/3/05, Chris Geankoplis <napoli68 at charter.net> wrote:
>
> Todd,
>
> As I recall I was repairing one that had pulled out and another the was
> loose, this as a result of the boat rolling over and "pole vaulting" in
> about 15' of water in the Chesapeake Bay in a tornado.  The boat and rig
> were fine with the mast sunk in the mud about 13 feet.  The coastguard
> took
> it upon themselves to "right" the boat and that is what pulled out the
> stays.
> It was necessary to cut with a dremmel (or cutout tool) the area
> immediatly
> below and inboard of each stay through the liner.  I then fitted varnished
> teak plaques over the holes so I could inspect them and to cover up the
> ugly
> wounds.  For a couple of the stays I had to strap them to the cabin sides
> with backing plates and "T" tangs and carrage bolts.
>
> Hey if anyone has a 1976 Rhodes with these features, it's my old Boat! Any
> one out there?
>
> It isn't the prettiest or most elegent fix, but if there are issues with
> the
> chainplates it is the only answer I know of.
>
> Good Luck!
> Chris G.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Zumach" <zoomerzx at gmail.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 5:32 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Question for Chris G (and any others with advice)
>
>
> Chris,
>
> Some time ago, you responded to a message that it was easy to inspect or
> repair the chain plates.  I have tried searching the archives but have not
> found any information about how to inspect them and repair/replace them.
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd Zumach
> Phillips, WI
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