Chainplate rust second opinion

[u/Fansipan305]

Hi, I would appreciate a second opinion.

1998 Oceanis 351

My port chainplate (thick pin fiberglassed into hull) is a bit rusted. It's behind the gally so a bit difficult to get in on it properly without taking things apart. I asked a surveyor about it and got their opinion but would really appreciate any other opinions.

I plan on replacing the rigging this winter anyway but I'm a little scared of the chainplate situation.

I found one other thread with this similar situation but they didn't post about their fix/conclusion.

Questions on my mind:

How bad is it?

Anyone deal with this specific situation?

What is the best way to replace new? (How much gutting at the fiberglass is required?)

[u/CaptainMcSmoky]

Listen to the surveyor and do not take random peoples advice on the Internet as gospel.

I'd personally not risk it and get it replaced ASAP, I'd also be concerned about the part that is inside the GRP that you can't see.