[C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?

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actually passivation is the process used to improve corrosion resistance on 
stainless steel the mil spec is qq-p-35c.
Mike
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Moriarty" <patm at psiurethanes.com>
To: <joe at dolphinmortgage.com>; "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?


> The rails as all SS on a boat should be electropolished and you can not do 
> that at the boat as far as I know. Electropolishing is chemicals (acids) 
> and electricity which changes the surface to a harder material and 
> shines/polishes at the same time. That is a very simple description but 
> without it SS will rust, pit or at  least look ugly. Aluminum is anodized 
> to get the same results.
>
> Pat #130
>
> At 09:18 AM 4/10/2007, you wrote:
>>
>>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
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Pat Moriarty
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:52 AM
>>To: C320-List
>>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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>
> Pat Moriarty
> PSI Urethanes Inc
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