NormanS
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The OP has declined to tell us how this 'catastrophic' damage was caused. If it was caused by something routine, like retrieving the anchor, there's no point in repairing it until the cause has been rectified.
Dented Stainless Steel Bow Plate
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billskip
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In one of his posts he is pleading the 5th....
Ian_Rob
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Egads! Where does the word ‘catastrophic’ come from??.
I think the dent, which has been there for at least 3 or 4 years, is too high to have been caused by the swinging mooring buoy and that it probably resulted from the anchor being allowed to swing into it when being raised. Our normal practice is to pause the anchor at water level in a chop and my guess is that it was allowed to break the surface when the chain was at an angle causing it to swing back into the plate
I think the dent, which has been there for at least 3 or 4 years, is too high to have been caused by the swinging mooring buoy and that it probably resulted from the anchor being allowed to swing into it when being raised. Our normal practice is to pause the anchor at water level in a chop and my guess is that it was allowed to break the surface when the chain was at an angle causing it to swing back into the plate
Neeves
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If the dent has been there for 3 or 4 years and has not had a further dent imposed - I'd continue to live with it as the 3-4 year gap suggests its not really an issue for you. In the meantime you can cogitate on the replies and decide whether you can be bothered to take it off and try to effect a 'repair'
Jonathan
Jonathan
ashtead
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It clearly worries the OP -he needs a new foredeck crew who can ensure no future anchor dings I guess before he replaces(unless he is selling the vessel) I’m sure the cost of a new plate cannot be that great as a % of annual costs but maybe he can get some quotes and let us all know ?
DreadShips
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Vajazzle it with a load of sequins. Everybody will be too busy wondering what the heck is going on to notice the dents.
bluerm166
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Surely more than the point of an anchor causing this.I think more like a projecting bolt on a pier or large nav buoy.
Stemar
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Would this dent put me off if I were buying the boat? No.
On that basis, I'd just say buggrit and go sailing.
On that basis, I'd just say buggrit and go sailing.
billskip
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You would probably want a price reduction.....