On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:18:31 -0500, Jim wrote:

bpuharic wrote:
On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:54:01 -0500, Jim wrote:


thanks jim, looks like an interesting option

Just remember the REAL right way to do it, if it's a deck mounted
lifeline stanchion, is to attach at the backing plate if they were used
when the boat was built, and add a backing plate if they didn't build
with one.
Short handrail/grabrail stanchions might have backing plates or not.
Deckmounted lifeline stanchions usually do, but even "quality"
boatmakers sometimes cut corners and use plastic or washers as "backplates."
I don't stand behind any advice I give.
Make sure your deck is sound.
Stay safe.
Use your best judgement.
See this article our old pal Norm wrote,
http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_se.../stanchion.php

Jim - Everybody CYA.


i'm not even sure i can GET to the backing plates...if there are any.
the area is pretty inaccessible