Chainplates Chainplates installed (3 of 4 places, port side back group still need to be worked out), all through decks beveled and holes are countersinked to provide better compression to sealing, plates and bolts sealed with butil tape. Chainplate "humps" connection refined with putty (green around the plate). Not reworked plates. old aluminum deck plate... Plates installed and stays connected back to plates. All chainplates are wrapped with paper from inside as leakage indicator. Woodblock is glued to bulkhead to provide better support to bolts. Only 2 bolts per plate installed, will put all as soon as I receive them. Original bolts are little short due to reinforcement was done around chainplates mount points. Starboard deck One more layer of putty added, sanding will be next time. Compass and cup holder Repaired Compass and cup holder returned back to place (thanks Father). One more nice piece came back to the boat. Gi...
Refitting and restoration 44 years old Irwin Citation 34 sailboat. Originally Blog is made to motivate myself to continue this hard work. DIY Step by step work. Working almost single-handed. Going to make the boat seaworthy and put it in salt water. Most records are just reminders what and when was done. If you are interesting in some details, please put request to comment. I will provide more information.