[Public-list] Adequate Inspection of Bronze fittings andSSChainplates

[sousa_stephen at emc.com]

Mike,

The rigger mentioned 10-15 years, it depends on the temps and sailing
conditions. The other area of concern which I would of never anticipated
is during winter depending on where you are located, fresh water
entering the fittings. It will freeze between the swage and fitting
causing fractures that will eventually fail. The rigger recommends
covering your rigging during the winter. 

Stephen  

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Subject: Re: [Public-list] Adequate Inspection of Bronze fittings
andSSChainplates

        Peter,
  Thanks.  So it sounds from your experience that it was easy to assess
the damage.  Stephen mentioned 15 years as a service life on standing
rigging.  How often should we be routinely be replacing our Alberg 30 SS
chainplates?
  Michael
      
  

Peter Amos <peteamos at tiscali.co.uk> wrote:   
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From: "Michael Connolly" 
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Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 5:16 PM
Subject: [Public-list] Adequate Inspection of Bronze fittings and 
SSChainplates
Michael,I wont comment on the turnbuckles,I know nothing about testing
them.
Re the chainplates:I inspected mine a year or so ago.They were a
disaster 
waiting to happen Holes were ovalised,there were cracks across holes and

when I took out the 1/4" machine screws several of the heads fell off. I

replaced the lot,new chainplates and 5/16" bolts.They are not too
difficult 
to get at and inspect and the effort is well worthwhile.
Pete TaitTait #478
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