[Rhodes22-list] To Chris G about chain plates

[Herb Parsons]

If your chainplates have "play", then you have problems. Stop and think about what this means. They were once tight, and now they're not. That means either the bolts holding them have loosened, or the holes have become larger. If the holes have become larger, then that means the material they're mounted in has deteriorated. If that's the case, you've got minor problems now, that will be major problems later.

Herb Parsons

S/V O'Jure
  1976 O'Day 25
  Lake Grapevine, N TX

S/V Reve de Papa
  1971 Coronado 35
  Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana Coast

>>> zoomerzx at gmail.com 12/4/2005 2:05:03 PM >>>
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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