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La Dolce Vita
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Initially Posted - 04/25/2004 : 15:41:09

In the next few weeks I will be refinishing the companionway stairs. I am considering removing them so I can expedite the job at home. I'm a little hesitant to do this because several months ago I recall someone on this forum saying that they had to use a floor jack to get them back in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ed "La Dolce Vita"

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/25/2004 : 22:41:30

I removed and replaced mine without any issues at all...

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skipn809
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Response Posted - 04/25/2004 : 23:22:41

I removed mine this winter for about 3 months. Only problem I had was one of the bolt holes would not line up with a hole in the side of the steps when I replaced it. Drilled a new hole (which is covered by the washer since it was so close to the old hole.) Since the boat is still floating, I guess I didn't do anything wrong. Otherwise, no problems.

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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 00:11:48

Ed,

Be advised that you will have to drill out three teak bungs to get the screws out that go down through the top step near the counter top. I replaced the screws going down with a set coming up from under the fiberglass glass. If I have to revarnish I can remove the steps with out messing with any bungs.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 09:22:11

"drill out three teak bungs to get the screws out that go down through the top step near the counter top."

Must be a 'vintage' thing... my '77 didn't have any screws there.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 09:25:24

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ClamBeach
 "drill out three teak bungs to get the screws out that go down through the top step near the counter top."

Must be a 'vintage' thing... my '77 didn't have any screws there.
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... nor did mine ...

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skipn809
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 16:48:00

My 85 does, but the previous owner appears to have replaced them with screws and washers like those holding trim pieces and bulkhead attachments. Doesn't appear to have ever been any bungs or holes of the type needing bungs. Guess I'm bungless.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 17:44:28

There are screws in the top step that hold the step to the galley counter and large bolts that hold the keel winch and if you don't have a swinger you would never know about the bolts. When I did mine I just let out a little cable and un bolted the winch and set it behind the step where the pilot berth is. It came out very easy and I was able to sand and refinish in the heated workshop instead of the cold boat.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 21:40:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ClamBeach
 
Must be a 'vintage' thing... my '77 didn't have any screws there.
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I wonder which mark series have them.

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oldsalt
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Response Posted - 04/26/2004 : 21:57:52

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ClamBeach
 
Must be a 'vintage' thing... my '77 didn't have any screws there.
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I wonder which mark series have them.

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Now don't start that thing again.

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austin72
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 12:24:56

My '79 fin keel steps went in and our like butter. Plus, you can finally get to all that schmutz where the steps meet the galley counter. It seems the previous owner ran a kennel out of the boat...

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steephen
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 : 21:50:16

I also took stairs in and out at least six times working on winch, etc. no sweat at all.
"Little Wing"

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