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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

20-07-2016, 06:40

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

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Posted By zeehag

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

titanio--dang millions of pesos for a repair that will outlast my boat. ok.. i use 304. 304 easily found in mexico. titanio--not so easy to find.
i want to have boat last my life--the next ...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

20-07-2016, 06:05

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,233

Posted By zeehag

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

the ones cracking are 40 yrs old. is prolly time to crack. they are cracking in the bends and under the fg that contains em.
i like 304 because it was recommended by my machinist in...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 21:00

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,233

Posted By zeehag

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

304 works quite well. i had mine made burlier than needed and watch as my remaining 316 crack more and rust. the 304 has been installed only since 2011 but are showing i did right.
to each...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 20:30

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,233

Posted By zeehag

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

if you have bends in chainplates 304 is superior as it does not crack as beautifully as more brittle 316 does. thankyou. i prefer 304, built heavier than the original 40 yr old cracked 316....

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 19:12

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,233

Posted By zeehag

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

i willbe letting ye know how much in mazatlan it willbe to replace 2 more cracked plates and backing plates onmy forward chainplates.
as mine are 40 yrs old, and original, i think it may...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

19-07-2016, 16:44

Replies: 69

Chain plate replacement confusion

Views: 13,233

Posted By zeehag

Re: Chain plate replacement confusion

i did mine by 2s, and only 2 needed replacement at that time. i took my 2 in, making sure i made fast the mast using halyards to secure--mine is keel stepped mast, so i can do this--and had...

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