[C38] Backstay chainplate bulkhead

[Phil Gay]

While this is addressed to the Listserve, the question is specifically
addressed to "the man with the plan," our own tech tips editor, Tom T:

 

A couple of years ago, I noticed that the fore-aft bulkhead which the
backstay chainplate is attached to was rotten.  As a short term fix, I added
stainless steel straps on each side of the chainplate fitting that
transferred the load down lower into the bulkhead and picked up the
fiberglass tabbing of the bulkhead to the hull.  This seemed to arrest the
forces pulling up on the deck.  Now is the time to go to another chainplate
configuration or replace that rotten bulkhead.  I remember that you, Tom,
did a little more thorough job of fixing the problem by replacing the
bulkhead.  Could you detail the fix and tell me how good it has been in the
long term.

 

Phil Gay

C38 049 Que Linda

Everett, WA

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