Hunter 1987 26.5 chainplate fix

[Landfall88]

Recently bought our first sailboat a hunter 26.5. After some research on common repairs the chain plates seem to be a frequent culprit for rot/water intrusion. Noticed the laminate wood around ours is soft in spots with signs of water damage but the raised block the plate is on is solid. Looking for advice on if anyone has done this repair to the bulkhead/chainplate?

 

[kappykaplan]

I don't have a Hunter, but it seems to me that the screws in the raised block likely go into the laminate wood. Looks like you have some bulkhead and chainplate repairs in your future. Welcome to the forum!

 

[jssailem]

Welcome to the Forum. Congrats on your new boat.

You are looking at one side of the issue. Try to post an image of the chainplate cover on the outside. It may provide a clue to your challenge. Your boat is 38 years old. It is time to look at chainplates and all of your standing rigging. Boat rigging is not warranted for life. If it is original, it may be showing its age. The water stains may be just an early indication that your boat wants more attention.

 

[Landfall88]

Ty! Yes she needs some tlc. The topside doesn’t look terrible visually. There are some cracks in the gelcoat you can’t see in these images but not bad. Don’t mind that wasp nest

 

[jssailem]

The turnbuckle with the wasp nest looks funny in your picture. Might be the photo angle. Maybe the T fitting is cracked/bent. The bottom threaded section is not the same as the opposite side. Usually the turnbuckles are similar both port and starboard.