[C320-list] Gate stanchion

[Bruce Heyman]

Bill we replaced our Starboard side gate late this summer.  All the bolts on
hull 671 are accessible from just above the hanging locker.  Had to remove
the decorative cover trim to gain access.  It is not easy to access but with
patience it is doable.  One of those standard boat repairs where you have to
use the fingers on the tips of your fingers while trying to put the washer,
lock nut and nut on all with two fingers.  I used a little of the bedding
goo to help hold everything in place before I got the nuts started.
I did order the replacement from Catalina; I think it was a little over a
$100 bucks.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jim DeLong
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:31 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Gate stanchion

Phil,
Thanks....

I just bent the gate and need to replace it. If the bolts are imbedded in 
the hull, can I simply back them out, replace the gate and screw them back 
in? Will the bolts remain in place?

I don't have an issue with the hull, just some bent tubing. And, where did 
you find the replacement stanchions?

Thanks,  Jim

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> Jim,
>
> In October we rebed both of the stanchion gates on Wind Dancer # 94 along
> with several of the other stanchions.
>
> Access to the nuts on the gate stanchions were particularly difficult and 
> we
> were able to ease the project by using a hole borer (approximately 1 3/4")
> and making a series of adjacent holes in the fiberglass in front of the 
> nuts.
> We filed down the edges and access was quite adequate.  The  opening was
> covered by the wood
>
> Time to do the starboard gate was almost 2 hours and for the port gate 45
> minutes.  Experience on the former was great when tackling the  latter. 
> We used
> the same approach on several regular stanchions we also  rebed.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Phil Byrd
> Wind Dancer  #94
> North Point, Wi
>
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