chain plate rebedding material

[JERRY MITCHELL]

What is the best material to use for rebedding chain plates?

 

[Wanderer138]

Life-Caulk

Actually any polysulfide sealant will do. It flexes as the chainplates move and retains the seal. However, the chainplates should be resealed every two years or so (unless you're farther north or don't sail your boat very often).PeterH23 "Raven"

 

[Mike]

3M 4200

I have had good results using 3M 4200. Do not use 5200, since you'll be unable to disassemble the parts later.

 

[Steve Zweigart]

Let's go one step further...

Continuing this very timely thread...I discovered my Mac25 taking on considerable water just yesterday, despite the fact she's high and dry in my driveway. Tracked it down to the port chainplate, particularly coming in through the deck plate, which is riveted through the deck. Is rebedding simply a matter of squirting Lifecaulk up under the plate, or does it need to be removed, re-riveted, etc?SZ

 

[Gord]

Re-Bedding

You should remove the leaky chainplate and check for water damage.Then re-bed with Polysulfide (like 3M #101) and refasten (not /w rivets).Regards,Gord

 

[Karen Roberts]

8HP 2 stroke on a C27

I need an outboard for a C27 I recently purchased. Think this is enough power?

 

[Bob]

Nope, Karen

especially where you are located. Though it would move the boat in calm, no-current water, it's not enough to get you out of trouble in a dicey situation. My buddy's 28 footer (6500 lbs) had a 9.9 and it was marginal at best.