tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5473206619510995977.post2297731396863285232..comments2023-10-21T04:16:39.681-07:00Comments on The Incredible Hull: Chainplates contd.......The Incredible Hullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526916576383325077noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5473206619510995977.post-14759954369166030912009-06-19T18:27:07.896-07:002009-06-19T18:27:07.896-07:00You should mention that the Original Manufacture&#...You should mention that the Original Manufacture's plates we are looking at in your photo are those of the Island Packet. I visited their factory for a free tour a few years back with my wife and was shocked to see the "Never Able to be Repaired or Replaced Chain Plates", they have glassed into the interior of their hulls. I did'nt know wether to laugh or cry, but I am so glad some of our boats can be easily repaired by owners like you and I!<br />ron sheridanRon Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682469400110970660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5473206619510995977.post-80975104891162002222009-03-13T06:14:00.000-07:002009-03-13T06:14:00.000-07:00RjAccording to the original plans its 5/8 in preca...Rj<BR/><BR/>According to the original plans its 5/8 in precast frp laminate of alternate mat and wr bonded to the hull with 6 layers of 2oz mat each side. The bond is 10" wide each side. I would stay with the external chainplates, I love the look and no leaks.The Incredible Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526916576383325077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5473206619510995977.post-64078833425244764272009-03-12T20:43:00.000-07:002009-03-12T20:43:00.000-07:00Hey Gerry,On that middle picture there, how are th...Hey Gerry,<BR/><BR/>On that middle picture there, how are the knees constructed? It looks like something (solid wood or plywood?) laminated with woven roving and glassed to the inside of the hull? <BR/><BR/>Is there any more structural support above the picture?<BR/><BR/>While the Westsail normally has outboard chainplates, I have been wondering about pulling them inboard if I could adequately anchor some knees in the interior.builderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759116925176542804noreply@blogger.com