[C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

[Graeme Clark]

Photo (possibly ) of my locker here

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Graeme

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> On 3 May 2021, at 10:43, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>> 
>>