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odonnellryanc
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Initially Posted - 09/17/2017 :  11:15:24  Show Profile
Hello!

Eyebolts for lower shrouds on my 25 were looking rough: some rust, definitely worn, expect they were the originals of course.

I decided for the price that the kit on Catalina Direct was a good option: http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/37_39/chainplate-eyebolt-retrofit-kit-for-c-25-c-27.cfm

I replaced these and the deck also seemed in good condition, so not worried about water there.


However, the steel plates that attach from inside the cabin are much thinner and seem overall not as strong as my old plates: the new plates actually bend just a bit once the bolts are tightened!

Curious, would be be best to use the old plates? They're old and marked from the years, but I don't see anything that is yelling at me that they're bad.

I was mostly worried about the bolts, but I'm not sure if many years of stress could also compromise these plates and cause a failure somewhere.

I figure with the plate + a heavy washer nothing could possibly happen, but thought I'd ask.

islander
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Response Posted - 09/17/2017 :  16:17:29  Show Profile
The backing plates that come in that kit are different than what Catalina used. My 87 has thick aluminum L Brackets that you can see in this photo. You could re use your old plates if you think they are better or maybe double the old and new on top of each other for strength. Your call.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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odonnellryanc
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Response Posted - 09/17/2017 :  19:31:21  Show Profile
I really didn't think about doubling them up! That's a good point and might work well.

Good looking interior, by the way.
Edited by - odonnellryanc on 09/17/2017 19:32:10
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 09/21/2017 :  12:00:05  Show Profile
Contact Catalina for a real backing plate. The L Aluminum ones are awesome.
Frank Hopper
Edited by - pastmember on 09/21/2017 12:08:51
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islander
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Response Posted - 09/21/2017 :  12:50:57  Show Profile
Thanks Frank, Your photo is better than what I had. You could also try a metal supply Co.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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