Chainplates

[48dodge]

I'm just looking for a source for the small Schaefer plates that are used in the cabin that attach to the chainplate Ubolts. I talked to Rudy and he only has the Ubolts. I'm thinking of getting some regular flat stock chainplates and bending them as needed. I figure a 6-12" piece is going to be better for securing to the bulkhead than the whopping 4" stock piece. What do you think?

 

[Joe11688]

I'm just looking for a source for the small Schaefer plates that are used in the cabin that attach to the chainplate Ubolts. I talked to Rudy and he only has the Ubolts. I'm thinking of getting some regular flat stock chainplates and bending them as needed. I figure a 6-12" piece is going to be better for securing to the bulkhead than the whopping 4" stock piece. What do you think?

I think that it sounds like a plan, Dodge. That's what Chuck R. (Lucky Bum) did to his OD 222, Get Away.
Joe

 

[48dodge]

I have 4 of the small ells. 2 were replaced by a PO on the starboard bulkhead with some aluminum pieces. I guess I'll use 2 of the ells on the center post and get for tangs for the bulkheads and chainplates

 

[Joe11688]

I have 4 of the small ells. 2 were replaced by a PO on the starboard bulkhead with some aluminum pieces. I guess I'll use 2 of the ells on the center post and get for tangs for the bulkheads and chainplates

That should work fine for you as long as you stay with 1/8" stays, and keep a watchful eye out for broken "L" brackets. They have been known to crack right at the bend, and you won't even notice the break unless you really look at it very close. Some of my stays are 5/32" and I think that this is what contributed to my "L" bracket breaking on the Starboard side of my boat. This was why I went to OD 25 chain plates, but one thing always leads to another, and more problems always creep up like water leaks. Eventually there is an end to all of it, but it becomes costly and time consuming. It's best to keep what you have and keep an eye on it.
Joe