Lifeline Stanchion Damaged

[newbiesailor]

We've been experiencing some interesting weather here in central Texas. Two weeks ago it was large hail that busted the portlight frames on the starboard side of my boat. That storm also took out the cockpit speakers. Fortunately I had not yet installed the new TriMatrix portlights. I had planned on having those new portlights in but ran into an issue with the existing water drain cutouts needing to be filled so that the portlight frame gasket will seal properly. Last Friday we had 40 mph winds and, combined with some large boat wakes that overpowered my marina's breakwater, Selah caught one of the starboard side lifeline stanchions under a safety fence rail that prevents people from stepping off of the walkway and into my slip. The stanchion was bent over 90 degrees and trapped under the rail when I arrived at the boat on Saturday. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement?

 

[Pizzazz]

Chandlery

The HunterOwner.Com Chandlery is the place to go. You can special order any type you need.Dennis

 

[Ken Palmer]

Also Tops in Quality

I just had one three repaired from my 33.5 by them. Good work and not too expensive. See link below.

 

[Ed Schenck]

What kind of damage?

TIQ is the right place for new ones as Ken points out. But any competent local welding shop can repair most kinds of damage. I had one snap off at the base. I took it in to "Mack" and he straightened it, welded it, and polished it. Cost about $20.

 

[newbiesailor]

Thanks

Thanks for pointing me to TIQ. The stanchion was too badly damaged (folded about 6 inches above the base and then cracked) to repair.