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Randolph G. Wilson
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Initially Posted - 01/01/2003 :  12:39:00  Show Profile
I am trying to find a bracket(s) that would clamp on a lifeline stanchion and allow me to attach and clamp a vertical 1" diam post to the stanchion. The object being to provide a mount for a solar panel. Does anyone know of a source for such? I don't see anything in West Marine's or Catalina Direct's catalogs.
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azcarlos2001
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  13:56:19  Show Profile
Hmm,

I have a thought. How about taking a look at the clamp arrangement for the Magma BBQ's and/or prep tables in the West Marine catalog? See WM #158923, which has the clamp on one end and a "ribbed" finish on the other end, allowing you to get creative on attaching your solar panel.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  14:40:55  Show Profile
Good call, Carlos! And welcome to the board!

Some slightly less pricy (and less flexible) mounts are West Marine's part # 153270 (Quick Mount Rail Clamp) and # 562280 (Permanent Rail Clamp). But the Magma clamp gives you lots of options--I use one to position a big umbrella anywhere and at any angle I want it in the cockpit.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  18:25:01  Show Profile
"I use one to position a big umbrella anywhere and at any angle I want it in the cockpit"
Dave - can this be used as a chute to sail backwards?<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  19:17:31  Show Profile
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Dave - can this be used as a chute to sail backwards?<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Good idea! I once backed our Daysailer into its slip by backwinding the main--impressing the hell out of a couple of powerboaters!

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  19:40:48  Show Profile
Randolph,

Take a look at VHF antenna rail mount hardware. You might be able to adapt something to fit your needs. Some of these mounts have adjustable bases that would allow you to tilt your solar panel. That might come in handy.

From BoatUS,

<img src="http://www.boatus-store.com/icatalog/images_c/074.jpg" border=0>

This is a link to the BoatUS catalog page,
http://www.boatus-store.com/icatalog/C74.asp

and West Marine's offering,
<img src="http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/railmt_f.jpg" border=0>

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001& langId=-1& catalogId=10001& productId=5299& catalogId=10001& classNum=150& subdeptNum=29& storeNum=3

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
C25 SR/FK
On the hard, 200ft from Lake Erie

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  19:50:25  Show Profile
Whew! And he can sail, too! That Don! <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/01/2003 :  20:41:48  Show Profile
Dave,

I'm just trying to earn my keep.

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
C25 SR/FK
On the hard, 200ft from Lake Erie
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Randolph G. Wilson
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Response Posted - 01/05/2003 :  11:47:46  Show Profile
Many thanks to y'all for your clamp suggestions. Meanwhile a machinist friend of mine is making brackets for me. When they're finished and the whole thing is mounted I'll send pictures.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/05/2003 :  12:43:47  Show Profile
Whaddaya think, Don? You go to all that work, and Randolf has a "machinist friend"... Wonder what the unit cost is for that? (Watch how you answer that, Randolf--you're on the World Wide Web!) <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/05/2003 :  13:12:48  Show Profile
He's got some "noyve", doesn't he? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Don't we all wish we had a "machinist" friend,...and a rigging friend,...a plumbing friend, a fiberglassing friend,...an outboard motor friend,...etc.

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
C25 SR/FK
On the hard, 200ft from Lake Erie
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Carl B.
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Response Posted - 01/05/2003 :  20:06:06  Show Profile
I don’t have to wish any more since I have found this web site!!!!
Thanks to everyone for sharing all your knowledge and ideas.


"OBLIVIOUS" C25 '82 #3098 SR/FK/Trad
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