Any time the words "chain plate bulkhead" and "severe decay" are used together I recommend replacing the bulkhead over a pour in place attempt to make it strong again.
If it is not possible to remove and replace the wood around the chain plate I have seen a suitably sized stainless steel plate the spreads the chain plate loads out into solid wood used. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Franklin Schenk via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:27 AM To: Rick Brass via CnC-List Cc: Franklin Schenk Subject: Stus-List Chain plate bulkheads I am helping a friend repair the chain plate bulkheads on a 29 MKII. Water has leaked for many years down the chain plates into the bulkheads. By taping on the bulkheads with a hammer I can tell that the port side has severe decay almost down to the two lower bolts on the chain plate. I talked to a professional boat repair guy and he suggested that I pour epoxy into the top of the bulkhead. I doubt that the epoxy will seep down very far. My thoughts were to drill a few holes into the side of the bulkhead and pump in the epoxy. I am open to any suggestions. Frank
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