Catalina 320 stanchion

[JR Castro]

Does anyone have an idea how to access the nuts holding the starboard aft double stanchion on the 320?  ( 1995 model) the stanchion is leaking into the aft cabin and needs rebedding...but access is severely limitedeven after taking off bulkhead wood trim, I can see the bolts/nuts but its almost a u-turn to get a wrench on the nut...short of cutting thru the fiberglass wire run tunnel, is there any other way to rebed??JR Castro

 

[Sterling]

320 stanchions

I have a 2000 model. I'm suprised to hear there are nuts. When I removed the stern stanchion to install speaker wires, there were none, unless they were imbeded. I just removed the screws, then when I was ready to reinstall I just filled the holes with a marine adhesive/sealent 3M 5200. I haven't had any leaks and the stanchion seems secure. I had thought about putting a backing plate and longer bolts... maybe another project

 

[Jerry Sapienza]

C 320 Stanchon

If the stanchon is drawn tight (not loose) then don't worry abut getting to the nut. Just tape around the stanchon base about 1/8 inch away from the base and then bead caulk around the base.

 

[JR Castro]

Catlina 320 stanchion

Jerry, thanks for the suggestion..I heard from Catalina Yachts via email response , and the " gate" stanchion is attached to deck before the hull-deck joint is connected...so access is very difficult, they advised that some cutting would be necessary to get to it, after taking off liner!!...so I will try sealing from outside as you suggested....Joe Castro