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Correcting Flawed Forestay Chainplates.

Authors :
Dalrymple-Smith, Butch
Source :
Professional Boatbuilder; Oct/Nov2015, Issue 157, p112-120, 9p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers the author's insights on how to address headstay chainplate failures in a yacht. Topics include the need to avoid laminating pieces of metal together due to the potential anaerobic or pitting corrosion between the plates, the use of dye penetrant crack detection test to identify the cracks, and the installation of strap toggle and machined toggle.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10432035
Issue :
157
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Professional Boatbuilder
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
109535293