Today I reinstalled both chain plates. Dan the rigger recommended using 3M 5200 as a sealant because it has stronger adhesive qualities, is stronger, etc. After thinking about it I decided to use 3M 4000 which is a medium strength adhesive which is suitable for fittings above or below the water line. I just did not want to put either the boat or a future owner through the ordeal of trying to loosen those chain plates if they are glued to stay. It is impossible to hammer the chain plates from below and to pry them from the top would involve damaging that section of the deck. As you can see, I'm pretty liberal with the sealant. The green tape on the shrouds was to mark the original position of the turnbuckles.
I worked to the company new neighbors: a pair of charming fishing boats named Petrel (from Oregon) and Neper (from Poulsbo, WA)
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