Stanchions: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 16:39, 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
POST DESCRIPTION: POST/ External Link

Images

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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>
+'''Notes'''<br>
+*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<br>
+*Water has been found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead when there are leaks<br>
+'''Links'''<br>
+POST DESCRIPTION: [https://www.strikhedonia.com/NEW POST/ External Link]<br>
-Water has been found in both sterns behind the partial bulkhead when there are leaks.<br><br>
-'''The repair process'''<br>
-# Remove all of the stanchions and hand rails (labeling hardware)
-# Clean surfaces to remove residual adhesive
-# Polish and clean with the acetone the bottoms of stanchion bases
-# Clean the gelcoat and inside fiberglass with acetone
-# Fill mounting holes with 3M 4200UV
-# Coat the bottom of the stanchion bases with 3M 4200UV
-# Install hardware and tighten
 '''Images'''<br>