Wow.
The amount of good info in this thread is impressive. Many thanks to the folks who've tackled this job for taking the time to walk the rest of us through it.
Ours (Crealock 31) have not shown any sign of issues, but we'll be sure to watch them.
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Originally Posted by jnewcomer
... Since we went with 5/16" 316 instead of the original 1/4" thick material the Fein tool allowed enlarging the pockets in the rubbing strakes for a perfect fit....
Hope this is of some use to someone taking on the job.
John
s/v Pelagic
C37 #22 (1980)
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John, Great info. You were wise to upsize the chainplates given that you went with 316 stainless replacements instead of the original 304, which is a stronger alloy. Did you consult with someone to determine which dimensions would provide comparable strength, or was this an educated guess?