New S2 11.0 owner

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Nov 21, 2010
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pearson 28 long island sound
Hi all,

I just bought a 1979 S2 11.0. The boat doesn't need much work, but I am getting ready to resealed the chain plates. I also plan to remove them to inspect. Any thoughts on chain plate sealing/inspection and water intrusion into side decks an cabin top?

Thanks in advance,

RW
S211.0 Christina
 
Sep 15, 2009
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S2 9.2a Fairhope Al
welcome to the forum......as you said you are removeing them for inspection ....you will no doubt find out then if there are any problems that need addressing at that time i am sure of it as for your model i am not to informed about it but its not much different than my 9.2 in construction ......when redoing the chain plate covers ....you may want to read mainsails post on rebeding deck hardware and take a look at his butyl tape product as well ...some good info there ....good luck ...

regards

woody
 
Nov 21, 2010
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pearson 28 long island sound
BobM said:
If you plan to remove them entirely to inspect them get them tested or just replace them.

http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/hardware/check-your-chainplates
I'm going to start with the cap shroud chainplates and go from there. Will prob polish and magnaflux to check for cracks. If at all suspect I'll just have them copied and replace.

I'd sure like to hear from an 11.0 owner who has done this.

RW
 
Sep 6, 2011
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We are in the process of this now. We are sealing the core with epoxy and rebidding in Butyl tape as we go. (paused for winter) the starboard upper I believe (center of the 3) is a bear to get to. Definitely seal the core in this process and double check even if done because I found a few issues despite the fact. Nothing major but could get there if left alone. SC
 

BobM

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Jun 10, 2004
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S2 9.2A Winthrop, MA
If you are still doing this...

We are in the process of this now. We are sealing the core with epoxy and rebidding in Butyl tape as we go. (paused for winter) the starboard upper I believe (center of the 3) is a bear to get to. Definitely seal the core in this process and double check even if done because I found a few issues despite the fact. Nothing major but could get there if left alone. SC

...do someone a favor. Shoot a few photos with your phone and post the job in our knowledgebase. It will definitely help me out. I need to tackle this sooner rather than later. :)
 
Sep 6, 2011
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BobM said:
...do someone a favor. Shoot a few photos with your phone and post the job in our knowledgebase. It will definitely help me out. I need to tackle this sooner rather than later. :)
Will do on the photos and such but may need help finding the knowledge base to post. We hope to get back to it in April. I don't trust March to remain 70* it's just too odd and don't want to leave things partially done. MaineSail has a great tutorial on the butyl tape but I'm happy to show what we are up to. SC
 

Jtoben

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Jan 14, 2011
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S2 11.0a Holland, MI
We also did this job on our 11.0 several years ago. Removed all the chainplates, one at a time. Dug out the wet core with bent hangers and a vacuum hose modified to suck out most of the wet bits remaining. Left it open when we reached mostly dry core, to really dry out for a week. We made a plug, duplicating the chainplate, and covered it in a thin coating of silicone, with a flat "platform" to fit tightly on the underside of the deck to prevent thickened epoxy from running out. We began gradually filling the void through one of the two screw holes that secures the small deck plate to the deck. We did this gradually to avoid excessive heat buildup. We also experimented with using the epoxy putty stick that can be mixed by hand, and then pushed into place into the void. This is effective if you can be certain that you won't leave any voids, and it eliminates the need for making the wooden plug. By the way, the wooden plug just taps out when the epoxy cures, if you have applied the silicone evenly to the wood surfaces. I sadly do not have any photos of the process. We did find in removing some of the long bolts, that a few were actually bent and we found replacements at Fastenal. Hope this helps. This year I am replacing the bedding under the plates with the butyl tape.
 

BobM

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Jun 10, 2004
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S2 9.2A Winthrop, MA
Knowledgebase

It's pretty straight forward. I encourage everyone to use it. Access it through the boat info tab. Then select your boat. There is a problem in that it always indicates that there are no listed projects even though there are some. Then you just type in your story and add your photos. My PO's bulkhead repair to my boat is under the 9.2A. Check it out.
 
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