I am getting close to finally launch my rl28 after extensive refit .
Unfortunately while moving boat from its shed I accidentally broke a stauntion base so am desperately trying to find a replacement .
I would prefer to replace it with an original so if anyone has one in their boxes of bits and prepared to part with it I would be keen to hear from them.
In lieu of finding a replacement would anyone know what the alloy would be and if its possible for me to braze or tig weld mine back together , I have oxy / acetylene and tig with argon gas.
Location Colac and will be at RL24 Nationals in the new year.
I don't think this is the same but if you get the hole spacing measurements it might do the job.
www.whitworths.com.au/stainless-steel-stanchion-base-0
Looks like the alloy is getting tired. This is a safety item so I would buy a new stainless one. And check the others for cracks
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
It will tig or mig fine. Just make sure it's dead clean!
I have spool of ER5356 - 1.0mm aluminium wire and argon which I used to repair my mast section with. Do you know if that would be appropriate?
My first choice would be to get a replacement I have seen them on plenty of yachts so must be some kicking around.
Try it and see. Nothing to lose. I would cut out both sides of the fracture, screw it down on a piece of wood and fill the gap. Put the fire out after.
Better still, bolt it to a piece of metal. The metal will sink some of the heat and help prevent melting away,, you don't real want a burning piece of wood contaminating the weld pool, messing with shielding gas and making it difficult to weld.
use something like a metal burr or a file to clean up the surfaces you want to weld rather than grinding or sanding which will deposit impurities into the aluminium .
Kurtis will fix it quick smart.
After watching him work it shows you what can actually be repaired with the right tools and skills.
happy New Year to all.
Gary
