OH! Bristol 35.5 is a great boat! I have the centerboard model so not so great heading into the wind, but love to sail her. thnks

Jane, wow I am 1.5 yrs late in responding...the chainplates are very accessible....many bolts/nuts to unscrew, but just takes time as to see what I was doing required me to fit my head thru a small opening. But very doable. thnks dave

good morning. I see you are a B35.5 owner and replaced your chain plates. I am looking at a 35.5 and wondering how accessible they are and how the process went for you. Any info is appreciated. thanks! Jane