My C&C40 (tall rig deep keel) has a crack in the stem fitting just in front of the attachment point for the jib roller-furler. The crack is from midway port all the way through the starboard edge, and goes under the starboard chock.
I hit a green buoy in the dark, just after getting distracted by my autopilot and plotter failing. The collision point was at the bottom of the chain plate. It did some damage to the fiberglass on the bow, and I assume the stem fitting cracked from the impact. I was blissfully ignorant of the crack for the next couple days sailing up to NYC. I've received conflicting advice on repairs. Some people say I should have the whole piece fabricated. Others say that a weld (perhaps reinforced with another piece of metal or a carbon fiber sheet) would actually be stronger. Anyone have experience with this? And does anyone have recommendations on where to get a replacement fabricated, if I go that route? The boat is currently at our mooring at City Island Yacht Club in the western Long Island Sound, and someone in the NY/CT region would be great. Thanks! David E Spiro SV Hidden Hand
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