broken stern pulpit

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dlewis812

dlewis812

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May 21, 2006
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catalina 25, 30 montauk / manhattan
stern pulpit port forward stanchion snapped at the top of the base; going to remove and have repaired with a weld.

question is assuming this is from wear and age ('81 cat 30) is it possible and make any sense to have "preventative" welds done on the other stanchions? is there anyway to test the strength of each?

thanks
 
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Johan S.

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Oct 18, 2010
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Anon Anon Anon
You sail your boat down to the islands? Replace them all...
You weekend sailer? Fix the one thats broke and dont worry about it...
 
kloudie1

kloudie1

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Nov 6, 2006
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Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Probably a bad weld from the factory. Inspect the others carefully, looking for cracks.. if you find some, then repair those. The welder will have "dye penetrant" for inspection, ask him to check them all.
 
Ross

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
For a dye penetrant test kit, use diesel fuel and liquid white shoe polish. Paint the suspect with diesel fuel and allow to soak for a few minutes and wipe dry. Then paint on the white shoe polish and allow that to dry. if there is a crack the fuel oil will stain the shoe polish.
 
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