headstay backing plate

[Claro]

Hi Folks,

I have a problem with my M26 headstay backing plate and am looking for ideas. My boat has a piece of marine plywood (approx 150mm(W) x 300mm(L) x 10mm (H)) running port to starboard beneath the bow foredeck. It's hard to get access to it (anchor locker is in the way) but it seems to be joined to the hull-deck join with resin on each side. Then there is a S/S backing plate (approx 100mm x 100mm) with 2 bolts holding the headstay chainplate. The S/S backing plate is lifting up into the wood along the forward side and this presents above deck as the forward edge of headstay chainplate lifting approx 2mm from the deck whilst the aft edge is 'digging' into the deck. The deck around the chainplate is showing signs that is has been lifting from when it has been under signicant load.

Has anyone experienced this problem? Any ideas for a better headstay backing plate set-up that will be strong enough for offshore work?


Cheers

Matt

[skiziks33]

Hi matt
Did you resolve this problem with your forestay?

Justin

[Regatta]

Hello!
Same problem with my M26... to much stress by headstay and the bow was delaminated a little.
I reiforced inside with multi layer of mat and biaxial tissue and polyester resin.Put also a triangular marine playwood and reiforced with another layer of mat.
I changed my backplate made with cooper and used a marine steel plate.
I will change also my steel bow protection and i will made more big to permit a better weight distribution not only on the top but also under in front... and avoid other problem like this.
If you need photos let me know!
Cheers
Gab