[C38] Stanchion types

[Steve Smolinske]

Pierre,

I believe they are straight or should be after looking at some photos of my deck.  I also had to replace that one on the port side by the galley, took two of us about 30 minutes to finally be able to get the nut on the bolt, horrible access for sure.

Steve
#312 Peregrine
Seattle


From: Listserve [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Pierre Patino
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:00 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: [C38] Stanchion types

Hello All
We broke a stanchion last week. The port side gate one. I was going to ask the forum but thought this should be easy so I just ordered one from Catalina Direct. The site said "standard upright" so I just ordered it.
After removing the galley cabinetry and installing said stanchion, I realized that it did not point in the same way as the starboard one (port is straight, starboard is tilted inwards and towards the bow). I think the starboard one has also been deformed by usage. It was fun dealing with the lifelines after that....
Anyway, my question is: What are the original C38 stanchions like? Tilted, straight, mix ?
Thanks in advance for your answers.


PS - I had to "remove" the cabinets below the stanchion. I just could not reach the outboard nuts with my tools and fingers. I wonder if there's a special tool that I'm missing that's not the right-angled nut ratchet...


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