Stanchion base replacement

[mrangry]

I am in the process of replacing a number of my stanchion bases which are damaged and been leaking prior to me owning the boat. I seem to have different types fitted throughout the boat, so purchased a number of the Allen ones as pictured. Some of the stanchion posts came out of the bases with a few taps but a couple of them were seized solid. After soaking for a few hours with a mix of acetone and ATF (automatic trans fluid) I was able to eventually twist them free without destroying some of the existing intact bases.

I am really just posting this for anyone else considering this job in the future and the good results that acetone and atf can produce as an anti seize/freeing agent.

 

[Minerva]

Thanks for the acetone & atf mix idea. Might work on a project I have too!

 

[StefanSG]

Theres also a helpful guide on the older style of base where there was no plastic shim and the metals have had plenty of time to fuse together
Frozen Safety Rail Supports - Westerly-Wiki