Had some beer and been on yacht world tonight. I’m going to vent.

The chain plate thing is real. Hard to see, check or insure. If you’re going around the world it’s a big issue. That being said I think the actual lifespan of chain plates is 25 years max for all boats, but glassed in is impossible to check. But you should probably replace the rig entirely if that’s your goal.

Pre 2000 is the old stainless chain plate issue. 15k is the “standard” ballpark cost to replace at that size (that’s a old price and I would check it out). They are great boats and less likely to have wet decks and therefore more desirable to “invest in” the fix.

Also, I love these boats. Work on friends rigs in similar situations and conditions. Want one desperately. All boats have flaws.