There seems to be quite a bit written about chain plate problems on the Catalina 30. We have a 1980 (hull #1851) with strap type chain plates. They have a lip under the deck welded onto the strap, presumably to provide added protection from pulling through the deck.
The replacement parts (from Catalina Direct) for the uppers look like the same parts we have now.
On later models the lower chain plates were changed to the u-bolt type. Now the only replacements seem to be the u-bolt type for the lowers.
My question is, do I need to change to the u-bolt style now for the lowers.
I would like some other opinions on this before I call Catalina Direct.
The replacement parts (from Catalina Direct) for the uppers look like the same parts we have now.
On later models the lower chain plates were changed to the u-bolt type. Now the only replacements seem to be the u-bolt type for the lowers.
My question is, do I need to change to the u-bolt style now for the lowers.
I would like some other opinions on this before I call Catalina Direct.
