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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-01-2018, 19:50
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Posted By Eastward ho 24
Re: Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

Here’s the pics of the finished product. I cut the plate with a plasma cutter, rounded the edges with a tiger paw, and put the holes in with a carbide bit. . I “polished” them down to look nice with...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-12-2017, 12:38
Replies: 33
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Posted By Eastward ho 24
Re: Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

And ideas what what it'll cost to get some made? I've got 7/16 turnbuckles?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-12-2017, 05:17
Replies: 33
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Posted By Eastward ho 24
Re: Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

Here's a few pics before the refletix 1/2" closed cell foam and knees fiberglassed in with 1708 mat and epoxy
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-12-2017, 05:00
Replies: 33
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Posted By Eastward ho 24
Re: Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

Yes they’re bolted to the hull. Just on the inside. I fiberglassed knees right next to them to add some extra strength let’s hope I don’t get hard spots!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-12-2017, 11:57
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Posted By Eastward ho 24
Re: Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

Just orderd the book you can all breathe a sigh of relief thanks to all
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2017, 17:44
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Posted By Eastward ho 24
Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

I’m going to move my chainplates to the outside of my hull. (I’ve got a Downeaster 32). The chainplates are on the hull but on the inside they go through my cap rail and leak. So I don’t think there...
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