[C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

[Dave Hupe]

 Larry -  why 2 times?  Was the first replacement the old design?   Did you do this with the mast removed, or somehow with mast up and supporting the front stay say using a cleat?
Dave Hupe1994 C320 (#32)________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 08:52:36 AM EDT, Larry Frank <windswept at stx.rr.com> wrote:  
 
 Agreed that the stemhead should be replaced with new and I recommend the new design.  I just replaced the stemhead on WindSwept (1995 #246) for the second time.  First was in 2006.  The old design is prone to failure as I can attest.  When you go to the bother of taking the failed stemhead off and the reinstalling something why not go with a new one with a better design?  You may want to check directly with Garhauer (Garhauermarine.com) who makes all of them.  You should be able to save some money over Catalina or CD.  Be prepared to send in the old fitting so they can make sure they get the new one correct.  I believe all of the sourcing options will require this and you should want to take this approach too as not all C320s are exactly the same.

Larry
WindSwept
C320 #246