Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?

[briblack]

Hylas 46 has the same issue. Why manufacturers don't have these designed to be replaceable is beyond me. Our Caliber 40 had a good design for this.

[Sparkplug1939]

Originally Posted by nmcgarry

I am looking to purchase a 1990s 35' Island Packet. One of the several I have looked at has had the chainplates replaced. The others have not. The broker claims the chainplates is not as big of an issue as everyone states. He said you only need to worry about the chainplates if the boat has been in the ocean for an extended period of time.

How big of issue are the chainplates on an 1990 vintage IP? Is there someway to know if the chainplates are failing? Can a survey uncover this issue?

I also heard the aluminum holding tank is a problem as well. Advice on this predicament is appreciated, too.

I appreciate your candid opinion(s).

My apologies for posting this if other similar posts exist. I searched but could not find an IP section or one discussing chainplates.

Thank you.

I own an IP 35 that I purchased from a gentleman that told me he religiously rebedded the Chainplates every year . When I decided to have them replaced I called Mack Yacht Services in Stuart, FL . At the time it seemed like a lot of money , but after removing and inspecting what was left of them ( the rear port lower had already broke , several others were cracked) but once the job was finished I’m very glad that’s behind us . You can not tell from the inside anything has been done ! Collin Mack has a very capable crew !

[Phillip]

Check out the IP Homeport web site.
Link: IP Home Port | The Original Website For Island Packet Yacht Owners And Enthusiasts


There is a search available and there is a thread named chainplates.
If you decide you need to replace, there is a craftsman in Kemah, TX, Alfredo Duran, who has done many of the IP chainplate replacements.
Link: chainplate
He is good!

I believe he has travelled to Miami, FL to do a couple of them.
Good luck!
Phillip - CAN DO W32