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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

22-07-2016, 14:23

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

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Posted By Jim Cate

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

No need of your services just now, but kudos to you for this attitude. The cruising world would be a better place if more vendors had similar ideas.

Jim

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 23:45

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,231

Posted By Jim Cate

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

FWIW, before Seahawk went to stainless for their feathering props, i had one and it was made of Aluminium Bronze. No material issues in that underwater usage.

Jim

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 22:07

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

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Posted By Jim Cate

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

So, Zee, are the ones that are rusting and cracking original equipment? And if so, why do you think they are 316? The TAiwan yards used whatever was handy, and often it was pretty poor stuff, not...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 20:54

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,231

Posted By Jim Cate

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

The use of 2205 duplex stainless for chainplates is worth considering. Lots stronger, much less subject to stress or intergranular corrosion, not that much more expensive. Ours are now 26 years and...

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