Rebedding a Lifeline Stanchion

How I rebed my lifeline stanchion on a 2010 Precision 18 sailboat.

[@mikehogan1827]

Good job explaining. Thanks.

[@andrewmorland11]

Quote from another thread on stanchions ... "The problem with stanchions is they are bolted into the deck so get tested with every drop of water that comes onboard. Our solution is to raise the stanchion base 1/2 or 3/4 inch with a piece of solid GRP stuck in place with epoxy or 5200. The stanchion is bedded with Dolfinite, as even raised ,the bedding will need replacement and Dolfinite is the easiest , fastest to replace. This raising technique works with most all items like fuel or water fills , cleats and mos anything bolted into the deck."

[@ColoradoSailing]

So if you raise the mounting point in this fashion, don’t the bolts still penetrate the deck? Stanchions need to be strong in order to perform their safety function of keeping people on the boat. My stanchion mounting bolts come all the way through the deck and into the cabin with backing washers and nuts inside. Anything that penetrates the deck has potential to leak…and will eventually.

[@robmacneal3915]

thanks for another informative precision repair video

[@cbfsoar15]

getting ready to do this same repair thanks for the heads up information

[@robmacneal3915]

will be rebedding some stancions this off season i will be using the chamfer and butyl tape method reinstalling is a two person job

[@ColoradoSailing]

I didn’t use the chamfer/countersink method on this bedding because the risk of spider cracks forming from the mounting is relatively low since the base of the stanchion is so wide. Have fun with your repair!

[@tommylongboarder]

Just a suggestion, when doing an explainer. Actually film you doing the rebedding rather than removal and after... 🙏

[@ColoradoSailing]

Yeah…my wife had to get involved holding the screwdriver on deck while I was inside with the socket wrench. So filming took a backseat… 😄