if I needed to do this project, I think I'd be inclined to attach the chainplates to the outside of cabin wall, rather than having them inside the wall and exiting through the roof.

--Peter

> On 2023-11-10, at 10:22:52 EST, Todd Tavares wrote:
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> I'm surprised that Slim (Steve A.) hasn't weighed in on the subject yet. He 
> consulted with Stan when his lower chainplates were torn completely out of the 
> cabin top. My repair was similar to the one Stan suggested to Steve. 
> 
> I will try to attach the pics he sent me last year.
> 
> While Steve had the repairs done at a local boatyard  and did not know what 
> material they use for the backing block, I used oak and thickened epoxy as the 
> adhesive. I also used a longer tang with three holes instead of two. 
> 
> INTERESTING NOTE THOUGH: General boats often makes the having pieces of standing 
> rigging is bullet proof. But in the case of Steve's accident, the forestay broke 
> and I and the whole rig came down. 
> 
> Todd T.
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