[C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?

[Pat Moriarty]

I believe you are way off base. Try stainless not chrome and any good 
TIG welder should be able to do the job. You need to remove it to 
keep the mobile welder cost down or at least lift it from the boat so 
you don't burn the boat down.

Pat  #130

At 08:04 AM 4/10/2007, you wrote:
>Sounds like you will need a welder.
>
>  Be sure he can weld chrome first then see if he can weld it with 
> out completing removing the rail.  I would call a rigger and see 
> who he recommends. By the way it is an art to welding chrome.
>
>There is nothing I know short of welding that will provide the 
>repaired area with the strength that is required.
>
>Tony
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: jonvez at comcast.net
>To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>Sent: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 8:35 AM
>Subject: [C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?
>
>
>I'm hoping someone can offer an alternative to what I'm afraid the 
>answer will
>be to this problem: I noticed that one of the aft stanchion's weld has begun
>parting from the base. About a quarter of the circumfrance has 
>parted. It is the
>starboard stanchion that is closest to the boarding ladder.
>
>Does anyone know a a way of addressing this without removing the entire
>starboard side pushpit setup and of course the added complication of 
>the stern
>light wiring? If I have it spot welded in place I believe I will 
>have goo for a
>stern section...any ideas would be greatly appreciated--
>
>Regards,
>
>Jon Vez
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