[C320-list] Replacing Stem Fitting

[Larry Frank]

Dave,

I did the replacement the first time, my rigger the second.  In order to access the inside of the hull to remove and install the nuts on the bolts you need to have relatively small hands and arms.  Popeye couldn't do it.  My rigger had his daughter who sometimes assists him reach in because his hands and arms were too big.

Larry

On 5/7/21, 11:06 AM, "C320-list on behalf of Dave Hupe" <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com on behalf of hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:

     Thanks Larry.  I thought that might be the case when you were replacing it again. Also good to confirm about keeping the mast up and using the halyards tied to the bow cleats. 
    Was it easy (relative being the key word here) to get to the bolts thru the hatch in the front of the anchor locker?
    Dave Hupe
    1994 C320 (#32)