[C320-list] Rebedding leaky chain plate

[Crosby Roper]

Hi All,


I have a bit of rust staining and moisture on the cabin liner at the  port forward most chainplate  site. I have read Warren's article on rebedding the chainplates and have a couple of questions. First, is it really necessary to remove the strut inside the boat? Second, does anyone know when Catalina started using a fibreglass rather than balsa core in these sites?  Mine is a 2004 vintage (hull # 1054). Thanks for your responses in advance.


Crosby  Roper VMD

s/v Tethys hull # 1054
San Diego CA