Source for stanchion bases?

Eriks · **Joined:** 08 Sep 2008 20:46 **Posts:** 3

We are in the midst of a major refit of our good ol' T37C and would like to replace 4 cracked stanchion bases.

Unfortunately, the compatible part is not available directly from Tartan. Have any of you good folks found a reasonable replacement part without having to go to a stainless fabricator?

The RigRite SB 36-H2-x series looks promising as does the SB 36-HD2-x. They come in 0 deg., 2 deg., 5 deg. and 6 degree angles.

Has anyone seen these up close in real life? Are they indeed a good-fit to replace some of our existing bases? What is the angle on the existing ones?

Please advise.

Thanks,
Eriks
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Toronto

Celtic Lady · **Joined:** 05 Apr 2011 17:27 **Posts:** 66

It is my understanding that White Water Marine in Port Huron, MI bought the rights from Joe Palmer many years ago to carry Tartan Parts. I believe the company was sold to new management, but they still exist and sell stanchions and bases. Note there is more than one "White Water Marine" but this one's in Port Huron.

Go to: http://www.whitewatermarineinc.com/contact.html

Eriks · **Joined:** 08 Sep 2008 20:46 **Posts:** 3

Celtic Lady, thanks very much for the follow-up.

For any who would like to know...

I struck-out at RigRite. Their heavy-duty bases look very attractive but those are only available with 0 degrees and 6 degrees angles. It turns out that the original T37 bases are 3 to 4 degrees. When I called this week, RigRite was sold out of the SD 36-HD2's with no known date for re-stocking.

I contacted my friendly/favourite stainless fabricator, Doug at Klacko Marine, and he estimates that he can custom build 4 new bases for about 50% of the price that I would pay for parts and shipping from the U.S. I have placed my order with Doug.

I have no interest in Klacko other than being a satisfied customer. Their website is here: http://www.klackomarine.com/

Eriks

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