Hull mounted chain plates
- Vince124
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Hull mounted chain plates
For those of you that have done this mod... did you find any noticeable difference in tacking angle?
- atomvoyager
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Re: Hull mounted chain plates
I have a 28' Triton with original inboard shroud chain plates and in the slip next to me is a Triton with external chain plates. The externals attach about 3" farther outboard. I'm not great with math but seems to translate to about 1.5-2 degrees on the sheeting angle. After sailing on both boats I can't tell a difference but maybe a racer would notice it.
- Vince124
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Re: Hull mounted chain plates
Thanks. I'm not a racer, but I am keeping this possible modification in mind for the future. The deck core around my chain plates is protected, but an occasional leak through the silicone bedding will pop up sometimes.
- atomvoyager
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Re: Hull mounted chain plates
Silicone is not the best choice for chain plates. Polysulfide Life-caulk should last longer but even that can leak after a couple years. I've found it best to use Bed-it butyl under the cover plates.
- Vince124
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Re: Hull mounted chain plates
Definitely agree with all of those points. These boats don't have factory cover plates, but it's on the list to fabricate. Thanks Jim.