[C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?

[jonvez at comcast.net]

So it sounds like a mobile welder is actually an option if I can separate the work area from the boat by a few inches?

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Joe Barrett" <joe at dolphinmortgage.com> 

> 
> 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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