[Public-list] Chainplate covers?

[Alfredo]

Since we're on the topic, this is how I intend to someday do the
chainplates on Free Spirit.

http://www.gizmology.com/V40/Upgrades/chainplateFix/index.html


--- "sousa, stephen (ENG)" <sousa_stephen at emc.com> wrote:

> Don,
> 
> If you could share the method used for the pattern it would be
> appreciated.
> This may be one of those items that would fall into the group
> purchase area.
> It would benefit all Alberg owners and could be very inexpensive it
> we
> purchase a large quantity. I would expect that all boats have the
> same
> installation for chainplates, so one pattern could be used on all
> boats? 
> 
> Thanks,
> Stephen
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Don Campbell
> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 7:48 PM
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] Chainplate covers?
> 
> Randy
>     When I bought #528, I was taken to see a C & C deck which had a
> raised
> flat area around the chainplates with the SS plates of which you
> speak. I
> knew I needed to redo the deck on this boat so incorporated a raised
> flat
> area at the chainplates on my new deck. I then went to the scrap yard
> and
> found some 1/8th stainless plate that was food grade so probably 316
> (which
> is probaly not what is best for a marine environement, 304 is
> stronger and
> more durable,  I gather, but strength is not that important here),
> cut it to
> size- about 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" and then took it to a machine shop to
> have the
> slot cut.  I needed to file the edges a bit to get the chainplate
> angle
> correct in the slot but SS is relatively soft, so not difficult once
> in a
> vise. I have drilled 2 holes in the plates and drilled and tapped the
> epoxy,
> raised flat areas to match so I just tighten the 2 - 1/4 x 1/2 ss
> machine
> bolts to seal the caulking. Total cost about $25 Canadian when I did
> it 8
> years ago -$20 of that  for the machinist. I need to redo that
> caulking job
> this winter. The raised part of the deck decreased the torque and
> twist on
> the chainpates at the deck level too. If you want to know how I did
> the
> pattern for the raised flat area let me know.
> Don
> 
> Randy Katz wrote:
> 
> > Speaking of chainplates (nice photos of the reinforcement straps,
> BTW)
> > has anyone found a source for chainplate covers? They are the oval
> SS
> > plates 2-2.5 inches long, slot in the middle, that fit over the
> > chainplate straps where they stick out of the deck. They get
> caulked and
> > sit over the deck opening, with the chain plate strap coming up
> through
> > their middle, and serve to help seal that deck opening.
> > I've checked West Marine and a few other stores-- they seem hard to
> find
> > at all but ones the size we need I never did come across.
> > Anyone know where to get them?
> >
> > Many Thanks,
> > Randy Katz
> > #249
> > Seattle, WA.
> >
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