[Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

[Lowe, Rob]

Hank,
Yes, I do!  I don't think chalking will do a bit of good!  I've always said my spelling skills are on par with my sailing skills.


And I agree with not using 5200.  I think we decided the 4300 was a more flexible and removable product. - rob


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chain plate

Rob,

You keep saying chalk.  Do you mean caulk?

Hank
On Jan 27, 2012 9:20 AM, "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Goodnews,
> There have been multiple posts over the years on loose stays.  Both 
> Slim and I have had stays that have pulled out the chain plates and 
> needed to be repaired.  I've got those saved somewhere, not finding them at the moment.
>  The chai nplates that enter the cabin roof are bent and are screwed 
> to the plywood that makes up the cabin top.  You are correct, the 
> cabin liner prevents access to them, we had to have access holes cut 
> in the liner to gain access.  Some chalk may be a short term fix for 
> now.  If you chalk, be aware that once you load that stay the chalk 
> probably pull out.  Better to load the stay, then chalk so the chalk 
> gets pulled into the cabin top.  My old boat was a 76 and did have 
> some plywood rot.  There are whole posts on epoxy repairs.  Might try 
> to search achieves. - rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Goodness
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:19 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chain plate
>
> 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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