[C320-list] Chain Plate Rebeding

[M K]

Thanks Ben! I appreciate the guidance.  Sounds very similar to what I was
expecting.

Thanks!

On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 3:54 PM chuters via C320-list <
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> Matt,
> I performed this task just in the last six years on our hull #441.
> 1) Started on the port and starboard forward lowers.  Followed by mids,
> then aft lowers.2) Marked the threads under the turn buckle for a reference
> point to retention at same point on the wire stud.3) Backed the turn buck
> off to relieve tension on the stay.  Unpin the wire from deck chain plate
> and secure it out of the way. 4) Remove the strut nuts. All tension must be
> removed from the strut before attempting step 5. 5) Removed the cotter pin
> and backed the threaded pin out of the strut clevis and lifted the strut
> away from the inside chain plate and stowed it away until ready for
> reinstallation.6) Remove the 4 chain plate fasteners and chain plates. 7)
> Re-bed chain plates.8) Reassemble in reverse order.Even though you’ve
> removed tension from the stays, unless the strut nuts are loosened the
> strut is still in tension and putting a load on the chain plate fasteners.
> It’s far easier to accomplish R&R of the chain plates without interference
> of the strut still attached to the lower chain plate.
> The wrench I used was not on the boat.  Just now put a crescent wrench on
> a strut nut, removed the wrench and measured the gap between the wrench
> jaws with a micrometer and cam up with, 1 3/32”.  Not sure if this will
> help.
> Also used Beddit tape from Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To
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> Used this as well to re-bed stanchions.
> Jack F.s/v wetted bliss#441
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> Hello All,
> New to the list, and a newbie with the 320, so bear with me.  Hopefully
> this posting will work properly.
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> I have read the procedure posted by Warren Updike regarding rebeding the
> chainplates.  Planning on starting  it this weekend before spashing my boat
> in a few weeks.  I need to address a leak at the middle plate (port side)
> with dual shrouds attached.
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> The procedure indicates the need to remove the strut, and be careful to
> note the position and sequence of the spacers above the nut.  For those
> that have done this can you share the size of the nut? I have measured with
> a caliper, but the angle was such that the reading might be inaccurate.  I
> suspect it is either 1/16 or 1 1/18.  I would like to order the proper
> crows foot "socket".
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> My second question relates to a conversation with a fellow 320 owner at the
> marina that indicated he has rebeded his chainplates multiple times and
> that his strut will slide down thru the deck once the shrouds are released
> and the 4 phillips head thru bolts are removed.  I suspect that he is
> fortunate that he doesn't need to remove the strut to do the job, but  I
> wanted to ask those that have done it, is it more typical that you will
> need to remove the strut to properly rebed the chainplate?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt Knoll
> #315 MaryAnne
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