Magic Bus 0 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Hi there, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can help me redo my forestay chainplate on my Ross 35. It starting to separate from its mounting position inside the anchor locker. It appears to be bolted through the solid timber in the bow. Looking for someone to help me or do the repair. Boat is situated in Westhaven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,344 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Show us a Pic. Are the bolts loose/broken or is the timber the issue??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magic Bus 0 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 http://www.warrengreen.nz/new-page-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,344 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 This bolt is likely pulling thru or broken. Only solution is to remove the bracket, clean it up and inspect carefully for cracks, crevice corrosion etc. A "quick fix" could result in considerable damage and loss of the rig. I don't like the flowcoat and sealant covering - can't see what's under it, and more than that part of the fitting has moved.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,344 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 This is moving too, and hides corrosion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magic Bus 0 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 It is quite hard to see in the photos but luckily there doesn’t appear to be any corrosion where the plate goes through the deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magic Bus 0 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 I am def. Not interested in a quick fix, as I could do it myself but rather looking for someone who has the knowledge to ensure it lasts for another 40 years! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 276 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Try Leading Edge Boatbuilders, Gary Patten 021734298 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,344 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Magic Bus said: It is quite hard to see in the photos but luckily there doesn’t appear to be any corrosion where the plate goes through the deck. The issue is that it could be cracked inside the deck. You can't tell without removing it. AT 40yrs it's due anyway! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 563 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 You need to get the forestay off, the fitting off, grind everything back, removing all paint and fully inspect everything. Do you know if the forestay can be safely disconnected, and the mast made safe? If not, step 1 is to consult a rigger, worst case you'll have to unstep the mast, best case a rigger will be able to make the mast safe in the marina so you can get to work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,815 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hopefully a couple of halyard will hold it up. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LE Bb 41 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 forestay tang and forstay aren't inline originally there was an anchour fitting welded to the tang and bolted through the deck. which mostlikely would have kepted it fwd. Now the tang has tryed to align itself with the forstay - pulling aft through the deck and peeling the studs out of the stem. mostlikely do a new aligned tang that letterboxes through the stem with a welded end plate and bolts 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 216 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Here is a stainless bolt that has been buried in structure for many years , it would have looked to be perfectly sound at either end when installed. Probably best to treat buried rigging fittings with equal caution IMHO, after 40 years at least remove and x-ray or otherwise just replace it and sleep easy. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 337 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Lack of oxygen causes the corrison. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 898 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Grant Barker 0212701767 he does a lot of work at Westhaven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 216 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 6 hours ago, SloopJohnB said: Lack of oxygen causes the corrosion. My old metallurgy tutor called it Differential Oxygenation, ie oxygen rich at the ends (Cathode) and as you say starved in the middle (Anode) all you need then is some electrolyte as present in damp wood and bingo you have an electrochemical cell ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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