[C38] One Hell-of-a-deal if you need it!

[littlebreeze at comcast.net]

Steve, 
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner to say thank you. I did receive the chain plate covers and they are very well made, look fantastic, and will be a great addition to the boat. Thank you for making these available to others. 

Kerry Grimes 
Little Breeze, 139 
San Francisco, CA 

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From: "Steve Smolinske" <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com> 
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org> 
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 6:27:54 PM 
Subject: Re: [C38] One Hell-of-a-deal if you need it! 




Thanks Chuck, glad to be able to offer this to the organization I think the easiest way to keep track of this is for anyone interested to send payment to paypal via ssmolinske at rainierrubber.com as I get a notification I can fabricate and ship. 



Steve 





From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Charles 
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:44 PM 
To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
Subject: [C38] One Hell-of-a-deal if you need it! 



By now, you should have received your Mainsheet magazine with the excellent article by our Technical Editor, Steve Smolinske. I had a chance to read the article prior to publication and was very interested in his chainplate repair. My only problem (one I suspect many of us share) is I don't have access to a fantastic machine shop and making those plates would be a real challenge to say the least!!!! 
I shared my concern with Steve and he came back with the offer (below) to make a set for our members at cost! Below are his words: 

Chuck 
After talking with you the other day I ran the numbers for the chain plates and came up with a kit price that includes 4 lowers and 2 uppers. They are made form SS316, the finish is not polished like the existing plates but more of a matte finish similar to the chain plates themselves. I cant do this on a one by one basis it needs to be all six or nothing, the reason is that when programming the tool passes and minimizing material waste (as well as me having inventory of extra plates or material scraps) we are able to make 3 full sets in one pass. The total for all six is $100 and includes postage. 



I’ll offer this up to the group on a one time offer, there is just no way I can tie up equipment on a onsie twosie type of basis so if anyone interested emails me by 12/15 I should be able to ship them out by 01/30. 

Steve 

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He already has one order (mine)! I am sick and tired of chasing chainplate leaks! Not that this is a cure-all, but it sure as heck will improve things! I am going to do the port side this Spring when I replace the forward bulkhead (it was bad when I purchased Mighty Quinn and has only gotten worse). 

So, let Steve know by 12/15, because as he says.... THIS IS A ONE TIME OFFER! 

Regards, 
Chuck Finn 
Commodore 
Catalina 38 International Association 
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