I noticed my port chain plate move in so much the deck plate poped off.next the gap between the sink and the port side is 3/4 inch .I pulled the sink up and see the bulkhead is pulling away from the side of the boat.
any body have this problem? how well does that gorrilla glue work?
I also have bent the spin pole ring 3 times and tore it off the mast.
were would i find a replacement?
The last 10 times i have raced the wind was 25 plus and seems to be giving the boat a work out.
Barry Bessette
club car #47
port chain plate/spin pole ring
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port chain plate/spin pole ring
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Barry - you've got some work to do soon...VERY soon.
The bulkhead will need to be re-glassed to the sheerside. I'd recommend that you have someone who understands the loads get in there and do it. They should (likely) bolt several "L" brackets into the bulkhead on both sides, then glass the whole foot of that area in. The strength of the repair will depend on three things (1) the clean-up and prep of the area (2) the bond achieved between the new glass and the old surface (3) the proper wetting and application of the mat. It's not a huge big deal, but you should leave this one to a pro. Pay extra for somebody who does really good work. Do not leave this one to a hack.
Next...did you seal up the area where the chainplate goes through the deck? If not, it's virtually certain that you've got some water in the core of the deck in that area (from where the chainplate moved). Get some silicone or some 4200 and seal this up immediately. Both sides. Check the areas by sounding out the deck from above and from below using a rubber hammer. If it seem mushy or if it sounds hollow (especially if you the headliner gets wet after a hard rain)....well there's your winter project. Check it out and post your findings asap.
And I would NOT take the boat out in 25 knots again. Nowhere close! I wouldn't take the boat out in lumpy water either. The shock loads could well land a mast in your lap.
BTW, have you read the posts about maintenance of your starboard bulkhead? If not, please be sure to do so and take the necessary precautions.
The bulkhead will need to be re-glassed to the sheerside. I'd recommend that you have someone who understands the loads get in there and do it. They should (likely) bolt several "L" brackets into the bulkhead on both sides, then glass the whole foot of that area in. The strength of the repair will depend on three things (1) the clean-up and prep of the area (2) the bond achieved between the new glass and the old surface (3) the proper wetting and application of the mat. It's not a huge big deal, but you should leave this one to a pro. Pay extra for somebody who does really good work. Do not leave this one to a hack.
Next...did you seal up the area where the chainplate goes through the deck? If not, it's virtually certain that you've got some water in the core of the deck in that area (from where the chainplate moved). Get some silicone or some 4200 and seal this up immediately. Both sides. Check the areas by sounding out the deck from above and from below using a rubber hammer. If it seem mushy or if it sounds hollow (especially if you the headliner gets wet after a hard rain)....well there's your winter project. Check it out and post your findings asap.
And I would NOT take the boat out in 25 knots again. Nowhere close! I wouldn't take the boat out in lumpy water either. The shock loads could well land a mast in your lap.
BTW, have you read the posts about maintenance of your starboard bulkhead? If not, please be sure to do so and take the necessary precautions.
Best wishes,
Tom
Tom
Barry,
Do all of what Tom says regarding the bulkhead. Don't scrimp or shortcut at all.
As for a spinn pole ring, Rigging Only (www.riggingonly.com) has one on page 16 of their catalog for just over $30 list. Their part # 400002.
Thanks,
Do all of what Tom says regarding the bulkhead. Don't scrimp or shortcut at all.
As for a spinn pole ring, Rigging Only (www.riggingonly.com) has one on page 16 of their catalog for just over $30 list. Their part # 400002.
Thanks,
bent ring
There is a VERY simple cure for the bent spinnaker pole ring. Simply hoist the pole [in the slip or on the trailor] so that the forward end is 6"-12" higher than you ever set it and then tie a stop knot on the back side of the cleat. Just uncleat the forguy before you gybe. This will give the bowman plenty of slack to make the pole on the new heading and the pole/chute will still stay under control. Once the pole is made just snug and recleat the foreguy. Some poor misguided souls still ease the topping lift while gybing. That is REALLY asking for trouble, especially when it's windy. Sometimes the bowman slips and is hanging on the pole, on or OFF the boat. Having the topping lift uncleated is not only a safety issue but if you just leave it alone and use the foreguy instead, everything comes back to the same setting quickly.
Dave
Dave