As a data point for others, the chainplate cut-out on my 1982 37’ goes through 
cored deck. Josh’s concern is correctly placed.

Best,
Dave Godwin
1982 C&C 37 - Ronin
Reedville - Chesapeake Bay
Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/>

> On May 5, 2018, at 10:44 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> I think the most correct way is to remove the chain plate and then rebed.  
> I'd be torn between using butyl and 4200.  You can support the mast with a 
> halyard if desired.
> 
> First, you might find is useful to determine if it is the machine 
> screws/bolts or the flange specifically.  A little tightening of the bolt, a 
> small addition of 4200, a wrap of butyl, or some Capt Tully's Creeping Crack 
> cure may be enough if it is just a loose bolt.  You should also figure out if 
> the deck area is cored.  If not cored the leak will be rather innocuous for 
> quite some time - go sailing.
> 
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk 
> 1989 C&C 37+
> Solomons, MD
> 

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