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The majority of the stanchions are embedded captive nuts and some are through bolts with washers/nuts. Assume embedded captive nuts and attempt to remove the bolt.  <br><br>
'''General'''<br>
 
Description: Water leaks inside the boat are most often caused by leaking stanchions. <br>
Water has been found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead when there are leaks.<br><br>
'''Notes'''<br>
'''The repair process'''<br>
*The majority of the stanchions are attached with embedded captive nuts, however some are through bolts with washers/nuts
# Remove all of the stanchions and hand rails (labeling hardware)
*Assume embedded captive nuts and attempt to remove the bolt<br>
# Clean surfaces to remove residual adhesive
*Water has been found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead when there are leaks<br>
# Polish and clean with the acetone the bottoms of stanchion bases
'''Links'''<br>
# Clean the gelcoat and inside fiberglass with acetone
*Rebedding Process:'' [https://www.strikhedonia.com/stanchion-rebedding-process/ Internal Link]<br>
# Fill mounting holes with 3M 4200UV
# Coat the bottom of the stanchion bases with 3M 4200UV
# Install hardware and tighten
 
'''Images'''<br>
[[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>

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

Links

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