Mast Stays chainplate?

[drgbanks]

So, this happened! I'm calling it a chainplate, but maybe there's a better term for this square u-bolt for the stays of the mast on my Oday 22. Many challenges with this. I've been working on this boat for over a year and I finally got to where I'm ready to raise the mast. I'm not sure if all of the cables I have actually match the boat.

ANYWAY. my real question is should I fill these holes and insert a new "chain plate"? I can't find an exact size match. If you look closely you can see the two holes in the shadow of my strap.

 

[Richard19068]

So, this happened! I'm calling it a chainplate, but maybe there's a better term for this square u-bolt for the stays of the mast on my Oday 22. Many challenges with this. I've been working on this boat for over a year and I finally got to where I'm ready to raise the mast. I'm not sure if all of the cables I have actually match the boat.

ANYWAY. my real question is should I fill these holes and insert a new "chain plate"? I can't find an exact size match. If you look closely you can see the two holes in the shadow of my strap.

You might consider drilling out oversize holes, filling with epoxy and redrilling new holes (there is lots about that if you search these forums). for new chainplates.
These might be what you need:

Sidestay Chainplate - Each - D&R Marine

Sidestay chainplate. These are 5/16”. Boats that were built before 1981, especially the O’day 22 needs to change to these chainplates. Originally they were 1/4” (NO Good)

drmarine.com

You can also check the D&R site, or call them, about standing rigging.

 

[dlochner]

Guidance on filling old holes on decks and mounting new hardware.

Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape - Marine How To

Originally published December 2003 *Moved & Edited September 2017 Bedding With Bed-It Tape 5/20/2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE BED-IT TAPE IS BACK PURCHASE BED-IT TAPE Countersunk/Beveled Hole Over the years,

marinehowto.com

 

[jssailem]

West Systems did a great video on how to install hardware while protecting the core material of your boat’s deck using epoxy.