An update on our leaky chainplates issue:

We (by boat partner actually :-) followed the instructions more or less as follows:

- Released inline rigging
- Removed chainplates (some bolts were badly corroded)
- Removed wet / soft core until what remained was firm / dry
- Filled with eopxy
- Re-cut whole for chainplates
- Re-installed chainplates (replaced all screws/nutes/washers
- Applied lifecalk (polysulfide sealant)

After seeing how much wet / soft core we pulled out, If you havent already, I highly recommend checking your chainplate area out.

:: THANKS MIKE
::
:: :: Release the rig.
:: ::
:: :: Pull the chain plates.
:: ::
:: :: Inspect bulkhead surface and bolt holes thru knee(s) and
:: :: bulkhead.
:: ::
:: :: Appearance should be bright, hard and ice pick
:: :: resistant.
:: ::
:: :: Thru cut in deck dig the balsa rot out with 90 degree
:: :: tool, barricade below decks and fill with expansive
:: :: micro ballons.
:: ::
:: :: Recut hole through deck.
:: ::
:: :: Reinstall chainplates w/new bolts fender washer backed.
:: ::
:: :: If the old washers resessed into the back side knee . .
:: :: . that is ok acts as a sheer ring v load path. . . but
:: :: don't overally tighten past where the old fender washers
:: :: resessed.
:: ::
:: :: Use liquid life caulk to seal between chain plates and
:: :: desk; let dry..
:: ::
:: :: Use regular life caulk to finish screwing doiwn cover
:: :: plate with screws into the fresh new micro ballons.
:: ::
:: :: The liquid life caulk is the key for the seal, followed
:: :: by the regular top off under cover plate.
:: ::
:: :: mn
:: ::
:: ::
:: :: of the deck throgh
:: ::
:: :: :: Hi - my port chainplates are leaking badly. I read the
:: :: :: article posted on the site and may attempt the
:: :: :: recommendation.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: A boat builder suggested the following. Anyone know if
:: :: :: this is a good idea? Is it street legal?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Basically the idea is to weld the beauty plate to the
:: :: :: chainplate that way the water can't travel straight down
:: :: :: but has to work around the edges of the plate. Then seal
:: :: :: it all up as per normal.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Thanks,
:: ::
:: :: :: Matt