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Welding bow pulpit bases back on? #15789 08/07/14 07:29 AM 08/07/14 07:29 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Atlantic Highlands, NJ JeffSmithNJphoto OP Senior Member
JeffSmithNJphoto OP Senior Member Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Atlantic Highlands, NJ	3 of the 4 bases to the bow pulpit on Radiant #255 have broken off due to a crew using the pulpit to clamber back after an overboard. Has anyone had experience with having the bases re-welded? Removing the bases and taking everything to a welder is my first plan of attack. Anyone ever tried it?

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Re: Welding bow pulpit bases back on? [Re: JeffSmithNJphoto] #15790 08/07/14 08:23 AM 08/07/14 08:23 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,669 Portsmouth, RI Rhapsody #348 Past J/30 Class President
Rhapsody #348 Past J/30 Class President Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,669 Portsmouth, RI	Jeff - I have had bases welded just as you are planning. No problem. Bill Kneller Past Owner - Rhapsody J/30 #348 Projects & Documentation Core Replacement & Maintenance Blog Vento Solare J/109 #266

Re: Welding bow pulpit bases back on? [Re: JeffSmithNJphoto] #15791 08/07/14 02:02 PM 08/07/14 02:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 381 Squamish, British Columbia NaturalHigh Senior Member
NaturalHigh Senior Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 381 Squamish, British Columbia	Likewise. I only needed to do one. The challenge is getting it at the perfect angle to be flat on the deck.

Re: Welding bow pulpit bases back on? [Re: JeffSmithNJphoto] #15796 08/10/14 02:59 PM 08/10/14 02:59 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Atlantic Highlands, NJ JeffSmithNJphoto OP Senior Member
JeffSmithNJphoto OP Senior Member Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Atlantic Highlands, NJ	I numbered and marked the bases & stanchions as to orientation . Jim Trotta (908-285-9293) flattened the 3 loose bases, removed the running lights & wire (leaving SS wire messangers), welded them from the bottom, welded all from the top and polished the bases all within 2 days - at a very reasonable price! They fit perfectly and are now installed. If you need good welding and great service in North - Central NJ, give Jim a call.

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