DIY welding of Bow Pulpit

[Ernie Tetrault]

I have a broken mount plate on my bow pulpit. (where the pulpit secures to the deck) I was going to have a professional welder come in and repair it, but came across something in the J.C. Whitney catalog. It's a welding rod that joins disimilar metals such as stainless steel with nothing more than a propane torch. Has anyone used this before? Or heard of it being used?Thanks,Ernie

 

[steven f.]

infomertial

I've heard of this product on late-nite TV, you know, one of those "paid advertisment's". Anyway, I've never actually seen this product but it did look interesting. I'd probably weight the cost of the product vs. hiring a professional welder to do the job (unless you can weld, I certainly can't). If you do go it alone let me know what it actually is and how it works. I have to admit I am curious. I also wonder about damage to your deck if you dont fully remove the pulpet.

 

[Ken Palmer]

Remove the pulpit

I had to replace the bow pulpit on my 1981 H33 last year. It is very easy to remove from the deck. Take a look in your anchor locker, and you will find either large nuts or hex head bolts to the bottom of the back two legs. The front of the pulpit is held in place by two screws into the bow plate. The wires going through to the light fixture on my boat were crimped to the boat wiring, making removal of the whole assembly easy for one person to do.I have heard that the problem with welding stainless steel is that it takes a professional to polish it up to look like new at the weld without "burning" the finish.Ken Palmer, S/V Libertyhttp://www.LakeOntarioSailing.com/

 

[TOM MANALILI]

TIG WELD

WELDING OF ANY METALS, EXCEPT FLAME, IS TH MELTING OF TWO COMPONENTS FLOWING INTO EACH OTHE MAKING IT ONE, YOU THINK THAT CRAP YOU SUGGEST, IS WORTH THE RISKING OF A CREW'S LIFE, CAUSE IT MAY COME DOWN TO JUST THAT.