We just redid some of ours as there were suspected leaks, and did the same as danny suggested below. Stanchion bases are tight now, leaks fixed. Butyl is the way to go Imho. (And check for soft spots nearby while you are at it- we had a couple and they were fixed at the same time.) still one slightly bent stanchion to deal with...next winter's project .
Bettina C&C 25 Savannah > On Jul 14, 2016, at 6:34, Danny Haughey via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I bed everything with butyl now, after having read that article on the > compass marine website. I have not been disappointed yet. > > I always do as compass instructs. If cored, over drill, plug off, re-drill, > countersink holes and bed with butyl. > > Danny > >> On 7/14/2016 8:25 AM, john.irvin--- via CnC-List wrote: >> You,ll find it easier yo straighten them if you apply a little heat. >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >> >> From: Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List >> Sent: July 13, 2016 9:16 PM >> To: Chris Duer >> Cc: Jeremy Ralph; cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List stanchion re-bedding >> >> Thanks Chris. Good to know rot is not a concern. The stanchion bends are >> subtle and not creased so a vice should be able to straighten. >> >> RE: vertical cracks on stanchion bases. I'll check this too as you >> recommend, although I'm having trouble picturing this without being on the >> boat with the stanchions in front of me. I'm sure I'll it will become >> clearer when at the boat. >> >> >> On Wednesday, July 13, 2016, Chris Duer >> Assuming we're not talking about severe enough bends that the stanchion has >> a crease, that is a reasonable plan. There likely isn't any rot because the >> deck core terminates before the stanchions and toe rail. >> >> Check your stanchion bases for vertical cracks on the outboard side (in line >> with the set screws). You may need to replace them, I did on my 1978 34. >> >> Chris Duer >> 1978 C&C 34 #117 >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like >> what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions >> are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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