[C320-list] Broken Stanchion

[Joseph Aberdale]

What caulk do you recommend using?

Joe
#908

On Aug 6, 2011, at 10:06 PM, pat reynolds wrote:

> I also cut out access holes in the liner for the aft cabin  and  
> salon.  Those areas will lead to mildewed wood panels if leaks are  
> not stopped.  Be sure to let the caulk set up a little before  
> tighting down completely so that a seal is formed.  Tighting too  
> quickly will squeeze most of  the caulk out
>
>
> From: "hcreech at comcast.net" <hcreech at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2011 10:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Broken Stanchion
>
> Joe,
> Just so you know what I went through, a little embarrassing, I  
> actually broke this stanchion about five years ago and since I did  
> not fix it properly developed a leak. I was determined to fix it  
> properly this year and am happy to report I did. Although in a  
> different location sounds likes the same job. First of all it  
> really bothers me that Catalina designed these not to be replaced.  
> I will describe what I did, sounds like your job is the same. You  
> will need a Dremel tool with a cutting bit, and I highly recommend  
> bullnose wrenches. These are wrench ends meant to attach to a  
> socket, but allow you to use at a 90 degree angle, The only way to  
> access the nuts properly. Determine where you are going to cut by  
> transferring the location of the stanchion from the outside to the  
> inside, I measured over to the edge of a window then back over to  
> the location inside. After you have removed the wood trim you will  
> then have to cut an access hole in the molded part of
>  the hull with the Dremel tool. From what I understand this does  
> not affect the structual integrity of the boat and the wood trim,  
> when replaced, will cover the hole. I opted for a rectangular hole  
> rather than round as I felt I could get my hand and tools in  
> easier. You need to reach the bolt to thread the the nut. I did  
> this by myself which I would not recommend because I could not get  
> to the caulk outside before it setup, making it harder, but not  
> impossible to remove. Someone topside cleaning the excess caulk  
> would be a benefit. Cut the hole approx. 3" High and 4" wide, of  
> course the wood trim that covers will determine how high you can  
> go. One word of caution, you don't know what is running behind the  
> hole you cut, in my case I did cut the power line running to the  
> aft cabin light, but this was an easy splice at the end. I really  
> don't have any advice there other than to make a small exporatory  
> hole first to check for wires. Once the hole is cut you
>  will have access to the bolts to thighten the nuts. Don't, of  
> course, forget the caulk, and as I mentioned good idea to have some  
> help topside. You can use a regular box wrench at this time, I had  
> the bullnose wrenches from the previous failed repair so I used  
> them, made the job easier. Snug the nuts up and of course do not  
> over tighten, but you do want snug.. Other than that you are done  
> and now have permenent access to that stanchion should you need to  
> tighten or replace in the future. If unclear on anything I  
> mentioned pleas let me know.
>
> Herb Creech
> Cloud Chaser 606
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2011 10:33:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Broken Stanchion
>
> Herb,
>
> The broken stanchion is amidships on the port side. Looking at it
> from inside, it's just to the right of the navigation station. I
> removed the wood panel but there is the molded part of the hull
> behind it. While I can barely reach it with my hand, the reach is at
> an angle and it doesn't seem possible to be able to get a wrench at
> it. The bolt runs a good inch below the nut so it doesn't seem that a
> socket would work.
>
> Thank you Herb.
>
> Joe
>
> On Aug 6, 2011, at 4:35 AM, hcreech at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Joe,
>> I replaced the stanchion that is located above the aft cabin, maybe
>> the hardest to replace. If that is the one you are replacing let me
>> know and I will tell you how it was done. If somewhere else I can
>> still give you suggestions, but I will wait for your reply.
>>
>> Herb Creech
>> Cloud Chaser 606
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 4:26:37 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?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 5, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>