[C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?

[Joe Barrett]

The Stanchion on my last boat did the same thing, separating at the weld. A
mobile welder came to the boat and we put wood under the Stanchion after we
lifted it. While welding the wood got hot and smoked a bit on top but worked
fine. The only problem was the new weld rusted a bit, maybe he didn't use
the right material for the weld.
Joe Barrett

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Pat Moriarty
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?

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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