[C320-list] Tools to Rebed Stanchions

[Onat Dogruer]

For gate stanchions:
-At least 4" extension drive bar is needed from underside
-SAE set of 7 crowfoot is sufficient
-1/4" SS bolts (about 2.5" in length but may depend on hull # specific);
don't try to salvage old bolts (if you are doing this work, they are bent
inside already)
-7/16 SS nuts
-Use as wide washers as possible (I installed backing plates underneath)
-There are lots of wires on port side; including the AC110V circuitry.
Careful with drilling and disconnect shore power.
-It is about cumulative 8-9 hr in labor

Good luck!
Onat
1998 #546


On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 6:48 PM Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:

> There have been several very good guides I've read from other owners
> (particularly Warren Updike and Herb Creech) about how to go about
> rebedding stanchions. Due to looseness and leaks, I'm faced with probably
> rebedding both of my gate stanchions (the ones on the port and starboard
> sides of the cockpit with double legs) .
> In order to be able to reach up from underneath and turn the large nuts
> under the stanchions, "crow foot"  wrenches have been recommended that can
> be used at 90 degree angles off of ratchet extensions from down in the
> cabin along the outer wall sides.  Warren recommended these inexpensive
> crow foot wrenches from Harbor Freight for the job
> https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=crow%20foot%20wrench%20set
> Alternatively, other owners have removed the top teak covers at the cabin
> sides and then cut openings through the fiberglass wiring channels beneath
> .  This allowed them to reach with open box wrenches from the sides through
> these openings directly at the nuts.  Reportedly cutting into the wiring
> channels does not compromise the structural integrity.  You only need to be
> careful about wiring running along the channels.  The teak will cover these
> holes (if not made too large) after completing the rebedding.
> My question ...... in order to buy the correct set of tools, can anyone
> tell me the size of the nuts (particularly the largest on the main
> support)?  Are they SAE or metric?
> Any and all other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks !
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 (#32) "Mayan Sun"
> Holland, MI
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