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Hi all,
I'm preparing an actual consultation for this question, but in general one can either duplicate what is there, improve on the current glassed-in configuration, or install a rational alternative. I recommend the latter, which would involve removing the old chainplate, fairing the channel in which it sat, and lagging in a new chainplate. Well, not just lagging, but putting machine screws into epoxy-potted holes. If these are of sufficient depth, they will be as strong as throughbolts, removable if need be, and easily inspected.
There will be no loss in chainplate strength, as only the material outboard of the chainplate has been bearing any load; the bolts will simply apply their effort there by different means. For appearance's sake, you can fashion a cap, to replace the inboard glass that has been removed.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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