Thanks so much Brion. I was thinking along the same lines myself. In past re-riggings I HAVE replaced not only the tangs but also the bolts and will do so again.
The chain plates were all replaced 4 years ago.
Finally--what about those "all Bronze Merriman Turnbuckles" that I love so much. They are the same vintage and have been well lubed-again, is it a case of "enough is too much" as Popeye would say?
I guess it is time for those as well? Does anything come close to those Merrimans---a suggestion please. They are/were a fine piece of kit.
Thanks
Ed
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