I'm in the process of buying a Mistral. It has the chainplate backing plate malaise discussed at length in this forum. The present owner believes that the backing plates are actually set into pockets in the topsides from the outside and then covered with fairing compound. From what I can tell, looking at the boat, this appears to be true. Most of the posts here concern Cahllengers. Does anyone have experience with Mistral chainplates?
I am trying to figure out how complex the replacement surgery is going to be. It certainly seems like it wouldn't be too bad if we don't have to grind into the actual hull.
Steve
I am trying to figure out how complex the replacement surgery is going to be. It certainly seems like it wouldn't be too bad if we don't have to grind into the actual hull.
Steve