[C320-list] FW: Re cabin steps

[Warren Updike]

Not to be the last to chime in on this, I didn't have a broken bracket, but
a split step. I re-glued it and replaced the fore/aft bracket with an
aluminum plate that spanned both cross tubes and gave more support to the
step. If you do this, make the bolt holes larger than necessary so there
will be ample room to feed the bolt and less need for very accurate drilling
of the plate.
BTW, a new step then was $95. I always thought I'd get the new step; but,
out of sight, out of mind (or what's left of it.)

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: jim brown [mailto:jbrown5093 at yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:02 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Re cabin steps



The aft weld holding the top
step bracket to the cross tube on the companionway stair frame is broken on
both sides. I remember this being discussed before but can't find it in the
archives. Is the fix just to re-weld or is there a better solution? If
re-welding, should the other three steps be reinforced or are these less
likely to let go since the are less wide? Thanks in advance for any
suggestions. We're not huge people so I was surprised to see the welds
break. I do use the top step to brace myself when tending lines, etc so I
want a strong repair. 

Jim Brown


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