[C320-list] Re cabin steps

[resloat]

Jim-I had one side of the top step on Hull 894 (2002) break at the cross 
tube bracket five years ago.  I took it to a local welding shop that could 
handle stainless and got it fixed and reinforced all the other welds for 
around $60.  The hardest part was finding a shop that would take a small job 
like this. Now in the 12th season and the ladder is working fine.

Bob Sloat
Savannah #894 (2002)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jim brown" <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:01 PM
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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