Cape Dory '28 - forestay chainplate

[rdelaparra]

Greetings!
After doing some work on my boat last spring, I noticed that the chainplate located under the forestay is completely corroded and falling apart. This is out of my scope of expertise and was wondering if anyone knows someone in the Haverstraw, NY area that could help machine and install a new chainplate. Attached are a couple of photos of the damage. Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Rodrigo

[Marcie]

Hi! I saw your post from April. I have a Cape Dory 27 and my backstay chainplate is rusting and corroding. I need to figure out how and if possible to reinforce or replace. I was wondering if you came up with any options for your forestay chainplate issue. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

[Skipd]

Hi,

Looks like a backing plate? Partially glassed into the bow? Perhaps G10 could be used? Easier to fabricate.

Thanks

[Wayne Grenier]

Been there done that.

I used aircraft quality aluminum and made a plate that went over the old plate with holes drilled for the bolts.. The nuts came off without a hassle. its a cheap and easy fix, and you can leave the old steel plate in place. Stainless is almost impossible to dut and drill. Aircraft quality aluminum I think is suffient.

Bad news, your back stay and side stay backing plates are also plates of steel. They probably look like your bow.

There are 3-4 ' long steel plates on the port and starboard sides. you need to make new backing plates and either put them right over the steel or if you want, cut, grind and teat out the existing steel.

Also have to cut away a little bit of the trim in the cabin and make access panels in the medicine cabinet and the locker.

I can send you photos.

My CD is 50 years old. Have not had any problems with the new backing plates.

Wayne Grenier