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Prospector
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Initially Posted - 04/19/2013 :  08:37:34  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
As some folks may have seen in my other thread, I'm going through the re-bedding process on my stantions and have discovered cracks and weakness in some of the bases.

I've approached a local stainless fabrication shop to have the bases replaced/repaired, and while they are willing, the price could drop considerably if there was a larger order.

Using my existing stantions (from a 1984 boat) as a template, the shop will build new with the following changes:
<ul><li>Heavier gauge bases </li><li>Internal reinforcing sleeves for the bottom of the stantions </li><li>larger reinforcing loops at the bases </li></ul>

If you are considering replacing your stantions, and would be interested in joining a group order, please reply here. I should have group pricing shortly, I suspect we can beat the CD price, but it will depend on the size of the order.
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shnool
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Response Posted - 04/19/2013 :  12:54:18  Show Profile  Visit shnool's Homepage
I always thought that you wanted a stanchion to be "strong enough to secure your person to, but weak enough to bend/break rather than pull through the hull." I figured a bent stanchion is better than a huge section of deck torn out.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 04/19/2013 :  13:34:57  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Maybe John - But CD has reinforced their design as well. Some of mine were cracked just above the loops that are welded to the bases. It would totally ruin your day to have someone count on one and see it let go.

It seems to me that there are far greater stresses at other fittings in the deck, but whadda I know.
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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 04/19/2013 :  13:47:30  Show Profile
If I were to replace, I would opt for ones with removeable bases. That allows taking the stanchions down for winter storage. I have the mast down, and a tarp over the mast as a ridge-pole. Removing the stanchions allows for a tarp to drape over the boat edge without fear of bending a stanchion or poking through the tarp with the stanchion top.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_92352_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=92352&cid=sc_googlepla&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CNH0x4nN17YCFUHe4Aod5hUAEw
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 04/19/2013 :  14:15:12  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Ape-X</i>
<br />If I were to replace, I would opt for ones with removeable bases. That allows taking the stanchions down for winter storage. I have the mast down, and a tarp over the mast as a ridge-pole. Removing the stanchions allows for a tarp to drape over the boat edge without fear of bending a stanchion or poking through the tarp with the stanchion top.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_92352_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=92352&cid=sc_googlepla&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CNH0x4nN17YCFUHe4Aod5hUAEw


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And if you bend one you unbolt it and replace with a new one. No need to re-bed a whole new stanchion.
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 04/21/2013 :  07:17:18  Show Profile
Has anyone replaced with the West two part stanchion? How well are they made? Or is sticking to the original equipment model the way to go?
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