CP 19 in England, undergoing refurbishment.
It now appears that I have lost my shroud plates, port and starboard, (and the inner backing plates) over the winter.
To avoid any errors in 'translation', :), these are the stainless steel strips fixed to the hull abeam of the mast, to which the shrouds are attached.
I have emailed Messrs Hutchins with a request, but I would be grateful to know if these plates can be fabricated out of stainless strip, please. It would be really helpful if someone could point me to a photo of the shroud plates to see if a DIY job is possible as a temporary measure.
Many thanks
Dingo
Chain plates is the term. They are quite thick, and take a lot of stress under sail. I'd be cautious about fabricating replacements. Hutchins' price is very reasonable.
Wes
I purchased one from Hutchins a couple years ago and it was $8. Such a deal.
Lafayette Bruce