[C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting
Graeme Clark
cg at skyflyer.co.uk
Mon May 3 02:42:43 PDT 2021
My anchor locker has an access port at the bow end - from the deck not the cabin. I don’t know if it will provide enough reach to get to the bolts but I hope so as I have the same issue although it’s not too bad yet!
Graeme
#366, 1996
Sent from my phone. Excuse typos!
> On 3 May 2021, at 06:03, mseyler at cox.net wrote:
>
> I have discovered a crack in the stainless steel stem fitting where the
> forestay attaches to the deck, and will need to replace it. I am aware that
> Catalina Direct offers a fitting, and have a request pending to Catalina
> Parts department for a quote on a replacement fitting. But my question is,
> how would I get to the nuts on the bolts holding the fitting to the stem?
> As best I can tell there is no access unless I could reach all the way
> around the from the aft side of the anchor locker, and I don't think my arms
> are long enough. Has anyone replaced this fitting on their 320? Do I need
> to cut an access port in the front side of the anchor locker to reach the
> underside of the fitting? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Mark Seyler
>
> S/V Reality,
>
> Catalina 320, #232
>
> New Orleans, LA
>
>
>
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