[C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas?

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Mr. Hare nudged me into looking at upgrading the stanchions to the new style...although that would be a slippery slope in that I would be replacing two sets that consist of more than just one stanchion, I will inquire just for the sake of it...If I can get away with $40-$50 for this job, I will be thrilled. The hard part will be finding a qualified welder here in the Boston area....

Regards,

Jon

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From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net> 

> Jon, 
> 
> A mid-ship stanchion on Idlewild (maybe two) broke over the winter. The boat is 
> shrink wrapped every winter and the repeated strain from the snow load on the 
> wrap must have been too much. I think the large center threaded stud broke away 
> from the base. I had the companionway stairs re-welded last season at a cost of 
> $40 dollars, so I'd guess that welding a stanchion would cost at least $50 
> dollars plus the hassle of making sure that everything will line up and look 
> good. I'm tempted to take the easy route, $80 dollars for each new stanchion 
> (Catalina Direct), and get this repair off of my to-do list before launching 
> next month. I'd be interested to know what you find out about the cost. 
> 
> JeffC 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Kirk McCullough 
> To: C320-List 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 12:14 PM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Stanchion Issue-Ideas? 
> 
> 
> Jon 
> 
> I would be interested in what you find regarding welding vs replacing. I 
> just had a little mishap and managed to break a stanchion right at the base. 
> It's a stanchion on the pulpit, starboard side 
> 
> Kirk McCullough 
> Boomerang #124 
>