Stanchions: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 17:29, 13 September 2026

General
Description: Water leaks inside the boat are most often caused by leaking stanchions.
Notes

The majority of the stanchions are attached with embedded captive nuts, however some are through bolts with washers/nuts
Assume embedded captive nuts and attempt to remove the bolt
Water has been found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead when there are leaks

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-The stanchions are a mix of embedded nuts and through bolts with washers/nuts.  Water was found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead.
+'''General'''<br>
+Description: Water leaks inside the boat are most often caused by leaking stanchions. <br>
-The repair process
+'''Notes'''<br>
-# Remove all of the stanchions and hand rails (labeling hardware)
+*The majority of the stanchions are attached with embedded captive nuts, however some are through bolts with washers/nuts
-# Clean surfaces to remove residual adhesive
+*Assume embedded captive nuts and attempt to remove the bolt<br>
-# Polish and clean with the acetone the bottoms of stanchion bases
+*Water has been found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead when there are leaks<br>
-# Clean the gelcoat and inside fiberglass with acetone
+'''Links'''<br>
-# Fill mounting holes with 3M 4200UV
+*Rebedding Process:'' [https://www.strikhedonia.com/stanchion-rebedding-process/ Internal Link]<br>
-# Coat the bottom of the stanchion bases with 3M 4200UV
-# Install hardware and tighten
-[[File:Port Upper Stanchion.jpg|thumb|Labeled hardware on port stanchion]]<br>
-[[File:Starboard Upper Stanchion.jpg|thumb|Labeled hardware on starboard stanchion]]<br>
-[[File:Stanchion Interior Hardware.jpg|thumb|Interior hardware with visible leak stains]]<br>
-[[File:Port Stanchions and Handles Removed.jpg|thumb|Port side with stanchion and handle removed]]<br>