[C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

[KEN GEIGER]

 What year or hull number was the new design of stem fitting implemented?
Ken Geiger2000 #765 
 
 
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From: windswept at stx.rr.com <windswept at stx.rr.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Fri, May 7, 2021 10:28 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

  Dave - Sorry for the delayed response.  We have WindSwept since new in
  1995.  The stemhead was replaced in 2006 when a short horizontal crack
  between the top and next bolt was discovered during a rig inspection.
  This winter my rigger noticed a few cracks in the welds on the deck
  part of the stemhead and recommended replacement.  The first two were
  both the original design.  Now I have the new design. The replacements
  were made with the mast in place using the jib and spin halyards for
  support.  The halyards were secured  to the bow cleats and pulled
  tight. The headsail should be removed.
  Larry
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  From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
  Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com>
  Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 8:08 AM
  To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

  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
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  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
  

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