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45XX stanchon bases thru bolted or just screwed in?-gctid360939
45XX stanchon bases thru bolted or just screwed in?-gctid360939
Before I proceed with anything, anyone know whether the stanchon bases for the foredeck bowrail on the 45XX are typically just screwed in or are they thru bolted? Hopefully just screwed in b/c there sure is no access to the underside if thru-bolted.
~~1987 Bayliner 4550 Pilothouse & 17' Boston Whaler Dauntless~~
Can't say for certain, but my 38's stanchions are all through-bolted and a bear to get at. After you've gained access to the underside, you have to maneuver around the wire bundles and monkey fur.
We went thru all of ours and put backing plates on.....yes you have rip the boat apart....The "wife"has small hands,could not have completed this job without her!!!
"brad4550" post=689914 wrote:
I only had ours to go by,And All Are Thru Bolted,and yes I have the teak cap rail as well,guess they put more effort into them on the east coast??
Brad I was not suggesting yours were not. just making a point on my 1991 4588 they are just screwed. into the cap rail. The slightly older 4550's may be different.
This is interesting. I always thought based on other comments that they were through bolted. If they are not it would make stripping and varnishing my wood that much easier. Another issue I would like to correct, the stanchions allow water to get inside where the cable passes through. This water has no place to go and builds up inside. I once leaned on one of the stanchions and saw a pretty good flow of water expelled from under the base. Was thinking of letting the teak cap rail to allow for the water to flow out on its own.
Patrick and Patti
4588 Pilothouse 1991
12ft Endeavor RIB 2013
M/V "Paloma"
MMSI # 338142921
It is my understanding that they were through bolted. I would not expect them to have the strength they do if they were only held in place with screws.
As for the weep holes, Did you drill those into the base of the stanchions or below the stanchion plate into the wood?
Patrick and Patti
4588 Pilothouse 1991
12ft Endeavor RIB 2013
M/V "Paloma"
MMSI # 338142921
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