Need new chainplates

[mogulskibum]

So I was going to pull and inspect my chainplates this winter anyway, but one of them got bent today unstepping the mast (long, unimportant story)*, so I'm definitely replacing one, and figure I may as well replace both (they're 32 years old, so they were due anyway).

The question for everyone is: does anyone have a recommendation for a vendor?

It's a very simple chainplate: basically a cutout of a flat piece of stainless with holes drilled in it. I'll have the unbent one that can be used as a template.

I'm not in a hurry - as long as I have new ones by early March, I'll be happy. (Work travel commitments will keep me from being able to remove the old chainplate until mid December though.)

I'm located in the US (Maryland).

Thanks for any recommendations.




*Yes, I've already inspected the bulkhead, and bulkhead/hull attachments. Everything appears just fine - will look even closer when I remove the chainplate.

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by mogulskibum

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The question for everyone is: does anyone have a recommendation for a vendor?

It's a very simple chainplate: basically a cutout of a flat piece of stainless with holes drilled in it. I'll have the unbent one that can be used as a template.

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Of course it is possible you could make your own - I made all 8 of mine.

Got some 316 bar, cut and shaped them, drilled the holes, bent them using a small hydraulic jack and finally polished them.

[mogulskibum]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Of course it is possible you could make your own - I made all 8 of mine.

Got some 316 bar, cut and shaped them, drilled the holes, bent them using a small hydraulic jack and finally polished them.

If I had the time, this is the route I would go. Unfortunately, I'll have to trade money for time, again .