Hey all,
Just wanted to let you know that I wound up using the 3/8" Aluminum Bronze to fabricate my chainplates and it was a breeze. Took maybe four or five hours to do all ten, including polishing. The material is very strong and makes the boat look much better, I think!
You can see all the photos of our ongoing renovation at:
Deck Renovation/Rerigging
Thanks for your help!
Aaron N.