[C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

[Ian Neale]

Hi,

I agree you should do that repair professionally. 

The cracks in the weld is a somewhat common issue. There is a new design for the chainplate make sure you get the latest design in the replacement. 

Cheers, Ian. 

Hull 1122, Solutions. 

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> On May 4, 2021, at 9:51 AM, jackbrennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> Unless I-m mistaken, you're talking about the chainplate for the forestay. It's a very bad idea to try to fix it with welding.If that goes, your entire rig comes down. And no insurance company would pay once it saw a weld.If it is the chainplate, hire a rigger and do it right. And have him check the rest of the rigging while he's at it.If the rigging is original, it's long past its due date. Jack BrennanSonas, 1998 Catalina 320Back home in Tierra Verde, Fl.Sent from my Galaxy
> -------- Original message --------From: Dennis Cookson <dennis at cooksons.net> Date: 5/3/21  10:24 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting Hi Mark,I’d be interested to see a photo of this crack in the stem fitting if you’re able to post it, so I know exactly what to watch out for. Rgds,Dennis CooksonCatalina #577> 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> > >