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Prindle chainplate question

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(@zirie1982)
Posts: 12
Lubber
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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

 
Posted : April 2, 2022 3:35 pm
(@raisehull)
Posts: 80
Lubber
 

are they really worn out?

 
Posted : April 3, 2022 1:55 am
(@revintage)
Posts: 281
Mate
 

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 
Posted : April 3, 2022 5:48 am
(@zirie1982)
Posts: 12
Lubber
Topic starter
 

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.

 
Posted : April 4, 2022 1:20 am
MN3
 MN3
(@MN3)
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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

Edited by MN3 on Apr 05, 2022 - 08:01 PM.

MN3

 
Posted : April 5, 2022 2:00 pm
(@cholley12)
Posts: 148
Mate
 

On a boat this old? It would probably be smart preventive maintenance. You will have to get some fabbed up though

 
Posted : April 11, 2022 5:17 am
(@zirie1982)
Posts: 12
Lubber
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Thanks guys! I’m gonna install new ones for the long haul!

 
Posted : April 11, 2022 6:28 am