Head Stay chain plate

[Paul D.]

Our 33 does not have the gap you guys have but it does have some old sealant, so there may not have been a Hinkley or Morris type of join in that spot from the get go. It hasn't moved in 17 years though, I know that.

If it bugs you I would go ahead and pull it, explore and do as John Stone says. There is likely no deck core in the area and the anchor locker doesn't mind deck leaks as it drains out the stem, but I would still rebed it. For this application I would use a polysulfide, not polyurethane, sealant. In just sealing it, you could get water in between the deck and stem fitting and create a terrible business for all those lovely flathead stainless fasteners.

Good luck,

[mgphl52]

... + a trip to the marine store...

If you can do it with only 1 trip to the store, "Well Done!"
I live across the street (and up the hill...) from KAYLA's dock
and can rarely (if ever...) get anything done without multiple trips.
"need something... oh! it's in the garage! let's go get it!"
However, once in the garage CRS happens and I head back with something
far other than what I went to
At this age, I consider it my exercise plan...

[John Stone]

Despite way too much practice I just can’t get the hang of boat math. No matter how much time I allow, it takes longer than I think it should.