Has anyone ever replaced chain plates on there cat?
“Prindle 18-2” in particular. I am recoreing the decks and Planning on installing new chain plates while I have it opened up.
Any words of advice, would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Prindle chainplate question
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Posted: Apr 02, 2022 - 09:35 PM
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Posted: Apr 03, 2022 - 07:55 AM
are they really worn out?
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Posted: Apr 03, 2022 - 11:48 AM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Posted: Apr 04, 2022 - 07:20 AM
Thanks for your input fellas !
I will do a good visual inspection when I open up the deck, and if all looks good I will close the deck back up with ultra light core cell foam and fiberglass. -
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Posted: Apr 05, 2022 - 08:00 PM
I went through the trouble to remove both bow decks when 1 bow tang failed
also broke through a (second) bulkhead to replace both side-tangs when 1 chainplate/tang failed
it may not be a bad idea to replace when you have access as preventative maintenance - esp if the cat was used in salt water
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Posted: Apr 11, 2022 - 11:17 AM
On a boat this old? It would probably be smart preventive maintenance. You will have to get some fabbed up though
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Posted: Apr 11, 2022 - 12:28 PM
Thanks guys! I’m gonna install new ones for the long haul!
