Re-Bed Chainplates - how do I remove it?

[adelboat]

Am writing about a 2001 Catalina 36MKII. I have re-bed the chainplates on most all of my prior boats, but this one is a bit of a mystery how to remove! I understand the cover plates but there is a hex bolt on the rod assembly in the cabin that I cannot figure out how to remove! I assume this needs to come off? Any tricks to taking this apart once I haul and can detach the shrouds?
Thank you!

 

[Stu Jackson]

Have you not become intimate with www.c36ia.org?

 

[JoeWhite]

Do not remove the rod as the mast will become unstable and standing rigging will be out of tune. Just lift the cover the best that you can and remove the old caulking using a small screwdriver or exacto blade. Then fill in the opening with 4200 and reinstall the cover. Do not tighten the 2 screws holding the cover all the way. Wait for 10 minutes for the calking to harden then turn about 1 more turn. Do not remove excess caulking that is oozed out of the edges of the cover. I re-bedded mine 5 years ago and there is no more water dripping into the cabin.

 

[adelboat]

Interesting - I thought it would be MUCH more complicated! I read elsewhere that you basically had to disconnect the shrouds and take out the entire chainplate and then rout out the entire hole - this sounds easy-peasy - thanks!!
BTW - we have no leaks - just something that was suggested by surveyor when we purchased.

 

[NICK1951]

Butyl tape is the go to product for water leaks on my Catalina 36. Buy it on Main Sail's Compass site. It is easy and quick to use. Unscrew the chain plate cover, stretch the tape (like gum) jam it into the crevice. For added protection place it under the plate. Refasten the plate. Stretch the tape and squeeze it between the plate and the protruding tongue. Leak gone, guaranteed! Stu has pictures on the 36.org site. I have used it for screws on sail tracks, screws for deck organizers and screws for deck cleats. Best product ever invented.


Nick