Can anyone suggest how I could fix a bent pulpit? It leans to starboard approximately 1-2". Is it possible to remove, bend back and then place back into position? I've heard stainless steel is difficult to bend, not very maliable. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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Tammy
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robert taylor
mechanical purchase
it would be hard to take it off in the first place, although it would be a good opportunity to re-bed the caulking. it might be difficult to get it just right when off of the boat. you may consider using mechanical purchase, i.e. your boom vang or winch with a block assembly to slowly crank it back into position. be careful if you do this and listen for any sound of gelcoat failure.
it would be hard to take it off in the first place, although it would be a good opportunity to re-bed the caulking. it might be difficult to get it just right when off of the boat. you may consider using mechanical purchase, i.e. your boom vang or winch with a block assembly to slowly crank it back into position. be careful if you do this and listen for any sound of gelcoat failure.
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Ed
2 cent idea
If you wait to hear something crack (gelcoat/fiberglass), it's too late. What if you remove the pulpit (not that difficult) and attach it to something solid. Either a couple sheets of good plywood screwed together, or use your concrete driveway (or someone else's) and use masonry anchors to screw it down. You could apply leverage somehow to straighten it and the pads would still be in the same relative position to each other. Taking it off and trying to straighten each leg separately would pose a problem of alignment.
If you wait to hear something crack (gelcoat/fiberglass), it's too late. What if you remove the pulpit (not that difficult) and attach it to something solid. Either a couple sheets of good plywood screwed together, or use your concrete driveway (or someone else's) and use masonry anchors to screw it down. You could apply leverage somehow to straighten it and the pads would still be in the same relative position to each other. Taking it off and trying to straighten each leg separately would pose a problem of alignment.
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Scott
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Augie Byllott
The pulpit is out of plumb because either the stanchions are bent or the joint between the stanchions and their bases have been distorted or because the stanchions are straight and their bases have been bent. Pulling on the top rail of the pulpit causes the stanchions to act as levers, exerting a considerable load on the fasteners that hold the bases to the deck. If you don't have any leaks in the area yet, I think you will if you start tugging on that top rail. If the top rail is not more than a few inches out of plumb, I would suggest leaving it as is. If the distortion is more than you can bear, I would suggest removing the pulpit, determine exactly where the deformed areas are and following the earlier advice of mounting the pulpit on a plywood base and then gently working it back into shape.
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Mark
Splash day,
Hi Scott, splash down will be delayed until late June or July as long as there is a mooring available. I'm told there will be additional moorings added in New Bedford, the closest place (reasonable) I could find to Plymouth, MA. I think I read a post of yours, did you get out and sail yet? If so, that must have been fantastic after this cruel N.E. winter. N.E. would be a paradise if it had the weather of S. California. Hey, at least we don't have severe earth quakes! Good sailing, hope to join the ranks soon. Mark
Hi Scott, splash down will be delayed until late June or July as long as there is a mooring available. I'm told there will be additional moorings added in New Bedford, the closest place (reasonable) I could find to Plymouth, MA. I think I read a post of yours, did you get out and sail yet? If so, that must have been fantastic after this cruel N.E. winter. N.E. would be a paradise if it had the weather of S. California. Hey, at least we don't have severe earth quakes! Good sailing, hope to join the ranks soon. Mark
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Gord May
Stress Relief
Stainless Steel types 316 / 316L and 304 / 304L, being extremely tough and ductile, can be readily fabricated by cold working. Typical operations include bending (re-bending, in your case). Stress relieving: Heat from 200 - 400 Degrees C (400 - 750 F)for one hour and air cool.
Stainless Steel types 316 / 316L and 304 / 304L, being extremely tough and ductile, can be readily fabricated by cold working. Typical operations include bending (re-bending, in your case). Stress relieving: Heat from 200 - 400 Degrees C (400 - 750 F)for one hour and air cool.
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L.B.
BENT PULPIT!
WELL MARK, HAVING A BENT PULPIT IS A EASY CURE DUE TO MODERN SCIENCE. SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR A LITTLE PILL CALLED VIAGRA! IT'LL STRAIGHTEN RIGHT OUT!!
WELL MARK, HAVING A BENT PULPIT IS A EASY CURE DUE TO MODERN SCIENCE. SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR A LITTLE PILL CALLED VIAGRA! IT'LL STRAIGHTEN RIGHT OUT!!
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L.B.
I'LL BEND IT BACK FOR YOU
TAKE IT OFF BRING IT TO ME, I HAVE HYDROLIC EQUIPMENT THAT SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THE TRICK!
TAKE IT OFF BRING IT TO ME, I HAVE HYDROLIC EQUIPMENT THAT SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THE TRICK!
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Mark
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