[C320-list] 1998 Chainplate rust

[Chris Burti]

Barkeeper's Friend, Zud, Kaboom or any other product containing oxalic
acid will remove rust or tarnish (with scrubbing). Oxalic acid is a
reducing agent, counters the effects of oxidation and will not harm
fabric or wood fibers.

On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 2:35 AM, Peggy Kleinert <peggy.kleinert at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a 1998. I have a small amount of rust around one of the chainplates
> but found it was due to water leaking in the porthole hatch just above it
> and running down the inside. Had it checked by a rigger and he said there
> was no leaking around the chainplate. Once I fixed the hatch leak, no more
> water appears around the chainplate or anywhere inside the boat. Since I
> had canned goods stored in the cubbies by the chainplate, I have permanent
> rust stains there on the fiberglass. Does anyone know how to clean it off
> the rough fiberglass?
>
> Peggy
> Hull #536
>
> On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Onat Dogruer <onat_s at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> We are looking into 320 as our next boat. One we saw and happen to like in
>> all other factors, has rust at chainplates inside the cabin. The deck core
>> around it doesn't seem to be damaged though. They clearly need to be
>> rebedded. It is a 1998. Have any other 1998 owners out there noticed a
>> similar known issue with chainplates? Also any other known issues we should
>> be aware off? Just trying to gather as much information as possible. Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Onat
>>
>>



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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC