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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

23-07-2016, 20:09

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

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Posted By chris95040

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

What water? The chainplates are sealed up on deck. I think as long as you periodically check for signs of that failing, you are fine to avoid any compound on the bolts themselves inside the boat. ...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

20-07-2016, 05:10

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,217

Posted By chris95040

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

Great point. 2205 is the clear winner over the 300s.

I wanted to go with 2205 for my rudder post last year, but was surprised to learn it wasn't available in my diameter.

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 20:40

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,217

Posted By chris95040

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

Hmm, maybe, although I wouldn't have guessed 316 was significantly more brittle than 304. And doesn't strain give corrosion an 'in', making 316 all the more important for a bent part out in the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 20:18

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,217

Posted By chris95040

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

Lots of good info in your post BUT...

1. The anecdotal '304 is stronger than 316' claim seems overstated to me.

300 Series Stainless Steel Alloys - 302, 304, 316...

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