Over the winter the frame on our cover collapsed during a storm. Snow/water collected in the cover supported by only the stanchions which subsequently broke or bent most badly. Any recommendations on stanchion repair? Assuming my best option is to replace, any suggestions on how to remove the caulk? The previous owner just slopped it on under each and I'd like to clean it up in the process. Thanks.
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Make it clean
I am not sure how you will remove it except a scraper and elbow grease. Once it is removed be sure to clean the area with some alcohol.When re-installing I have a suggestion to make it clean looking tho. Once you are ready to install place the stanchion where it will go and place to blue masking tape around the base just barely touching it. lift the stanchion out of the way apply 5200 or 4200 to the base and mount it. Tighten it only until the sealant starts to ooze out on all sides. STOP let it cure over night or longer. Once it is cured, take a razor knife and trim the excess off flush with the base. remove the tape and the excess should come with it. Finish tightening the stanchion. This makes a very clean installation.
I am not sure how you will remove it except a scraper and elbow grease. Once it is removed be sure to clean the area with some alcohol.When re-installing I have a suggestion to make it clean looking tho. Once you are ready to install place the stanchion where it will go and place to blue masking tape around the base just barely touching it. lift the stanchion out of the way apply 5200 or 4200 to the base and mount it. Tighten it only until the sealant starts to ooze out on all sides. STOP let it cure over night or longer. Once it is cured, take a razor knife and trim the excess off flush with the base. remove the tape and the excess should come with it. Finish tightening the stanchion. This makes a very clean installation.
sounds good except for the 5200
I would agree except for the 5200. This stuff does not belong in area like stanchions or any other part that may need to be r/r in the future. My preferred brand of caulking if Life Caulk.
I would agree except for the 5200. This stuff does not belong in area like stanchions or any other part that may need to be r/r in the future. My preferred brand of caulking if Life Caulk.
Stantion repair
Had to same problem and learned the same lesson several season's ago. Snow load on the tarp broke and bent 4 of my stantions. I removed them and took them to a welding shoppe that specialized in stainless steel welds. They did a nice job at about $40 per stantion. Not a pretty price but less than replacing every stantion on the boat. The installation tips in the previous reply is spot-on with the exception of the 4200/5200. I would suggest Lifecaulk as this needs to be re-caulked every couple of seasons. Good luck. Ian s/v Meant to Be
Had to same problem and learned the same lesson several season's ago. Snow load on the tarp broke and bent 4 of my stantions. I removed them and took them to a welding shoppe that specialized in stainless steel welds. They did a nice job at about $40 per stantion. Not a pretty price but less than replacing every stantion on the boat. The installation tips in the previous reply is spot-on with the exception of the 4200/5200. I would suggest Lifecaulk as this needs to be re-caulked every couple of seasons. Good luck. Ian s/v Meant to Be
Stancions
Use a putty knife to scrape off the excess caulk on deck and then use a debonder to remove any chaulk residue off. As stated by others, DO NOT use 5200 on the stancions. If you opt to go back to the OEM for the stancions and have then remade, inspect the new stancions to see if they have added weep holes at the base of the stancions. When I had all my stancions re-made by the OEM, they did not drill weep holes in the stancions. Over the winter water accumulated inside the stancions, froze, and ballooned them out. Very, very annoying.
Use a putty knife to scrape off the excess caulk on deck and then use a debonder to remove any chaulk residue off. As stated by others, DO NOT use 5200 on the stancions. If you opt to go back to the OEM for the stancions and have then remade, inspect the new stancions to see if they have added weep holes at the base of the stancions. When I had all my stancions re-made by the OEM, they did not drill weep holes in the stancions. Over the winter water accumulated inside the stancions, froze, and ballooned them out. Very, very annoying.
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