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Date Posted: - Monday - 03/24/03 - 3:32pm
Author: Bob Riggs
Author Host/IP: 1Cust201.tnt1.port-townsend.wa.da.uu.net / 67.250.16.201
Subject: M-31 External Chainplates?

Has anyone had thoughts/experience with regard to going to external chainplates on the M-31?
Thanks...

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[> Re: M-31 External Chainplates? -- Speedy, - Monday - 03/24/03 - 5:48pm (NoHost/143.45.252.15)

I've thought about it. I can see no reason why it wouldn't work, however installing the backing plates will involve as much work as sticking with the original inboard configuration.

But I like the idea: It makes more space on the decks, and once installed would be easier to inspect. But in my opnion, they are ugly.

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[> [> Re: M-31 External Chainplates? -- George T. Muller, - Tuesday - 04/15/03 - 2:01pm (WCS2-MOFFETT.NIPR.MIL/198.26.118.37)

I have a 32' where I built external chain plates for the main mast. I hope to some day do the same for the mizzen mast. I didn't want the origional holes in the deck as vibration and movement caused water seepage and deck rot. Why it wasn't done when first build I don't know. The chain plates were of 1/4" stainless steel with backing plates to spread the load.

Good luck

George

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[> [> [> Re: M-31 External Chainplates? -- Bob Riggs, - Thursday - 04/17/03 - 7:02pm (1Cust251.tnt1.port-townsend.wa.da.uu.net/67.250.16.251)

Thanks George,

Can you give me more info on the backing plates, i.e., did you go larger than the chain plates?

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