An update on chain plate project. I rebedded all 8 chain plates at deck level. Detensioned and Removed shroud/stay from chainplate, then fun starts. After removing deck cover plate, dug out all old caulking, inspected carefully this area for pitting corrosion and though some moisture had gotten in found no serious pitting in S/S chain plates. Inspection below deck was possible on the backstays and stbd cap shroud. All others would require some carpentry work as far as I could tell. The inner forestay and forestay chain plates are different designs and rebedding was not attempted. I used life caulk but have been advised life seal or sika flex is a more durable choice.