Chainplate advice

[Windward mark]

These are the chainplates from my 26' Folkboat.
The timber has rotted where they are bolted through and I have to rectify ASAP.
Pulling out the cabinetry would be a nightmare and I wondering if I could cut out the rotted timber, epoxy in new pieces and then add L shaped brackets glassed on to the sides of the hull.
All suggestions and advice welcome.
Cheers
Tom - Folkboat Allegro

[Wotname]

OK, here is one suggestion (maybe a bit left field).

Fit external chainplates. Many advantages and only a few disadvantages.

[Windward mark]

I did consider the external chainplates briefly but it would affect the sheeting of the headsail and as a weekend racer I don't want to affect my pointing ability.
Cheers
Tom

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by Windward mark

I did consider the external chainplates briefly but it would affect the sheeting of the headsail and as a weekend racer I don't want to affect my pointing ability.
Cheers
Tom

By the way, I forgot to add welcome aboard , just realized this is your first post!

FWIW, external chainplates may improve your pointing ability by forcing your to rig your jib sheets inside the shrouds. A bit of a pain I know, never mind twas only a suggestion!

Anyway, hope you get it sorted soon, good luck.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Tom.