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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

29-03-2017, 11:13

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The new era on chainplates..

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Re: The new era on chainplates..

They can have a lot of perks, IF quality bronze stock can be found, & is used from the outset. Ditto on many alloys of Bronze, Monel, etc. Though there's still that pesky leaking thing, along with...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-03-2017, 12:54

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The new era on chainplates..

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Re: The new era on chainplates..

Does anyone know where the high failure rate number for stainless chainplates is coming from? And is it taking into account plates being replaced before rigs fall down?

Which begs the question,...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

26-03-2017, 09:58

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The new era on chainplates..

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Re: The new era on chainplates..

First, I'm not trying to be negative on this whole issue. But there's a lot of key information on them which has yet to become even semi-common knowledge amongst guys who work on, & sail boats....

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

26-03-2017, 06:33

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The new era on chainplates..

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Re: The new era on chainplates..

Interesting link, thanks. Do you happen to have the one to the thread over on SA?
My concerns about composite chainplates have always been:
- How do we inspect it/know it's not damaged, or not...

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