[C320-list] Broken Stanchion

[Robert E. Sloat]

Joe-A socket wrench with various extensions and u-joints should reach most 
anything.  I am big on DIY with my 25 year old sports car and have not had a 
situation where a nut could not be loosened with a wrench or socket.

Bob Sloat
Savannah #894
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Broken Stanchion


> Thanks Alan and Bruce.  I can reach under the deck and  feel the  large 
> nut and bolt but cannot get a direct shot at it with a socket  or wrench. 
> Can anyone advise me?
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> On Aug 5, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Bruce wrote:
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>> Joe,
>> A few years ago we had to replace a stancheon.  I'm pretty sure I  got 
>> the replacement from Gaurhaur (sp?).  When I get home I can  look in my 
>> records.
>> Yes we had to get to a nut and washer from inside the boat.
>> Bruce
>> Somerset 671 Dana Point
>>
>> Bruce Heyman949-289-8400
>>
>> -----Original message-----
>> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Fri, Aug 5, 2011 16:08:20 GMT+00:00
>> Subject: [C320-list] Broken Stanchion
>>
>> Today a stanchion broke off at the base of it on the deck of my  2002 
>> C320.  I can see the piece under it that broke off going down  into the 
>> deck. Can a new stanchion be purchased only from Catalina  or is there 
>> another source?  Can the new stanchion be installed  completely from the 
>> deck or do you need access below?
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Joe
>> #908
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