[Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

[Goodness]

Thanks.  It looks like some caulk came out of the small joint where the chain plate is loose from the cover plate.  If the chainplates are toggles then wiggling would occur.  I will just squirt in some 3m 5200 and call it a day.
With regards to the electric motor.  I was looking at the cockpit drain through hull.  That looks like a perfect mounting hole for those electric drives designed to be through hull mounted.  It would be a simple matter to re-route the cockpit drain.
A hybrid electric drive, small diesel generator in aft compartment and agm batteries( mounted behind the v berth floatation foam) would be a real possibility!


On Jan 26, 2012, at 10:19 PM, John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net> wrote:

> 
> Goodnews,
> 
> One of mine is like that too. sailing with it like that for 4yrs now so far
> no problem.
> Note: now that I've opened my big mouth about it I probably be posting
> around June or so on how to fix it. Chance of failure increases in
> exponential proportion to statements about something not failing. 
> 
> Like the Inboard electric drive Idea BTW. Keel stepping the carbon mast
> would hinder moving around in the cabin I prefer stays. (also could use the
> baby stays to make it a bendy mast) 
> 
> John S
> 
> 
> Spreadgoodnews wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Ok, i need help on this one.  While going over the boat i found one of the
>> forward chainplates is loose when you push down but strong and firm when
>> you pull up.  It moves only 1/4" or less.    Since i am unfamiliar with
>> the chainplate and you cant see it for the liner i need some advice.
>> 
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