[C320-list] C320 Chainplate Rebed Video?

[John Frost]

I searched YouTube for "Chainplate rebed" and see lots of how tos.

John
2009 C320MKII
Hull  #1118
Lake Guntersville, AL

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Christian
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:50 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320 Chainplate Rebed Video?

Cliff,
I don't have a link to a video, but this was my first major project I did on my 320, 5 years ago.  It's really not that bad, it's just tedious.  My mast was down when I did mine, which made the job easier.  I think it took me 2 days to do mine, but I didn't do it on back to back days as I needed to allow time for the caulk to cure.  Also, I didn't have to replace any of the core with filler, making it an easier job.  The most annoying part for me was the previous owner had rebedded with silicon sealant, and it took FOREVER to get all the silicon out of the chain plate holes.  Also, I strongly recommend taking the extra step to counter sink your plate bolt holes in the deck side of the gel coat.  It will prevent cracking of your gel coat some experience when you tighten down your plates.

I have some pics of if on my instagram page, should it assist (and my IG is public, so you don't need an IG account to view).

Prepping the plate area:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhaWEbLFCkH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Covering the plate areas while waiting for caulk to cure because rain was in the forecast over night:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhc0BQCFjOr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Butyl tape on the chain plates:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhfYetRHAu3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Hope this helps, good luck!
-Christian Caperton
1994 C320 #138 "Canuck" Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL

On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 10:20 AM Cliff Lee <rcliffordlee at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have downloaded and read the directions on our site.  While I'm sure 
> they are pretty clear, I am wondering if anyone has seen a 
> video/YouTube showing the process specific to the C320..  This is my 
> spring project and I'm not looking forward to it.
> Cliff Lee
> Comfort Zone - Hull 268
>