Atlantic Spars may be able to fabricate one for you. I can't tell if that is surface corrosion or something sinister.
Joel On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I would try to sand/polish the plate clean and smooth before moving > forward. Work from 200 grit all the way up to 1000 or 2000 and then hand > polish. You'll be amazed at how much more you can tell about the area of > concern. It could just be a place where a steel cable deposited iron in > the metal and that is what is rusting. You see the same thing happen on SS > cabels where they've been cut or swaged. > > As for machine shops I'm sure there is one closer to you in Annapolis but > I have a guy around the corner from me. I use him all the time. Does > complete one off design and repair. Harry Langley at "The Machine Shop" in > Lusby MD. > > PM me for more info. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Jul 11, 2016 10:28 AM, "Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I came came back from a nice day of sailing in great winds and decent >> weather (usual for Chesapeake in July) and was washing down the hull when I >> noticed that the Forestay Stem Fitting / Chainplate is not looking so good. >> Here is a picture: >> >> >> http://i.imgur.com/sjBAFoy.jpg >> >> >> Not sure how I missed this... Anyhow, It needs to be replaced. The Stem >> Plate is bolted through and they are all accessible. Has anyone does >> this before? Do you have a machine shop in Annapolis area that you have >> used before (besides Kato)? >> >> >> Here is another picture of the setup: >> >> >> http://i.imgur.com/OmUdstE.jpg >> >> >> Cheers, >> Aaron R. >> Admiral Maggie, >> 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540 >> Annapolis, MD >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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