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Stainless Steel Stanchion Bases


Stainless Steel Stanchion Bases
SS Stanchion Bases have been produced in a variety of configurations, by many different Boat Builders and Hardware manufacturers. In addition to those Stanchion Bases in current production, Rig-Rite stocks a variety of Stanchion Bases Custom made to original specifications for direct replacement applications.

Rig-Rite can also manufacture other Stanchion Bases on a Custom basis. If a Stanchion Base you require is not listed here, please contact us with a sketch and complete dimensions, including base footprint, hole spacing, and angle.

All Stanchion Bases listed here are for use with 1" (25.4mm) Stanchions unless otherwise noted.
See, also, Metric Stanchion Bases.  For Backing Plates, See: Stanchion Base Backing Plates.

Economy SS Stanchion Bases

Special SS Replacement Stanchion Bases
   - SS Stanchion Bases w/ Rectangular Base 
   - SS Stanchion Bases w/ Trapezoidal Base 
   - SS Stanchion Bases that Attach to Toerail 
   - Special SS Stanchion Bases 

Stanchion Base Gaskets
 


Economy SS Stanchion Bases
These SS Stanchion Bases are in current production, and are available economically.
 
Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 4°: SB 36-E2C-4°:
Rectangular Cast SS Stanchion Base with Double Bails and a 4° inboard angle. Cast 316 SS Base is (maximum) 3 9/16" long x 2 13/16" wide and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" FH screws on 2 5/16" (fore and aft) x 1 13/16" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit has (2) 1/4"-28 set screws to secure Stanchion. $32.

 

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Trapezoidal Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 5°: SB 36-E2T-5°:
Trapezoidal SS Stanchion Base with Double Bails and a 5° inboard angle. Formed, Welded SS Base is (maximum) 5" long x 2 3/4" wide x 1/8" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 4" (inboard) x 2 3/4" (outboard) hole centers. Unit has 1/4" hole for attachment of Stanchion, hole in Stanchion is normally tapped (1 3/8" from bottom) for 1/4" screw.   Sch 36-01  $59.

 

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Replacement SS Stanchion Bases
In addition to the Economy SS Stanchion Bases listed above, Rig-Rite stocks a variety of Custom SS Stanchion Bases made to original specifications for direct replacement applications. Replacement SS Stanchion Bases are listed by Base shape, Rectangular or Trapezoidal, and separately if they attach to the Toerail.
 

SS Stanchion Bases w/ Rectangular Base  
----- Rectangular Bases w/ Single Bail  
Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Single Bail - 2°: SB 36-H1-2°: Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Single Bail - 6°: SB 36-H1-6°: Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Single Bail - 11°: SB 36-H1-11°: Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Single Bail - 19°: SB 36-H1-19°:
Rectangular SS Stanchion Bases with Single Bail, "H" deck footprint, and a variety of inboard angles. Welded SS Base is (maximum) 3 3/4" long x 2 7/8" wide x 1/8" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 2 1/2" (fore and aft) x 1 5/8" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit has (2) 3/16" holes for attachment of Stanchion, holes in Stanchion are normally tapped for 3/16" screws. Often used with Special Rubber Base Gasket, SB 36-HRG, below. Special with 11°, and 19° angles as used on some J/24's.  HF&A

 

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Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Single Bail - 6°: SB 36-OS1-6°:  
Heavy-duty Rectangular SS Stanchion Bases with Single Bail, and a 6° inboard angle. Welded SS Base is (maximum) 3 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide x 3/16" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 1 1/2" (inboard) x 2 11/16" (outboard) hole centers. Unit features drain hole and has (1) 1/4"-20 set screw and additional 3/16" hole to secure Stanchion. As used on Cape Dory 25 and others.  OECD
 
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----- Rectangular Bases w/ Double Bails  
Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 4°: SB 36-E2C-4°:
Rectangular Cast SS Stanchion Base with Double Bails and a 4° inboard angle. Cast 316 SS Base is (maximum) 3 9/16" long x 2 13/16" wide and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" FH screws on 2 5/16" (fore and aft) x 1 13/16" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit has (2) 1/4"-28 set screws to secure Stanchion. $32.

 

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Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 0°: SB 36-H2-0°: Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 2°: SB 36-H2-2°: Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 5°: SB 36-H2-5°:
Rectangular SS Stanchion Bases with Double Bails, "H" deck footprint, and a variety of inboard angles. Welded SS Base is (maximum) 3 3/4" long x 2 7/8" wide x 1/8" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 2 1/2" (fore and aft) x 1 5/8" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit has (2) 3/16" holes for attachment of Stanchion, holes in Stanchion are normally tapped for 3/16" screws. Often used with Special Rubber Base Gasket, SB 36-HRG, below.  HAth 

 

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Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 0°: SB 36-HD2-0°:
Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 6°: SB 36-HD2-6°:
Heavy-duty Rectangular SS Stanchion Bases with Double Bails, "H" deck footprint, and a variety of inboard angles. Welded SS Base is (maximum) 3 3/4" long x 2 7/8" wide x 3/16" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" FH screws on 2 1/2" (fore and aft) x 1 5/8" (athwartships) hole centers. Special Heavy-duty Base is formed before Stanchion receiver tube is welded, allowing larger weld with greater penetration. Unit has (2) 3/16" holes for attachment of Stanchion, holes in Stanchion are normally tapped for 3/16" screws. Often used with Special Rubber Base Gasket, SB 36-HRG, below.  HAth ***

 

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Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 0°: SB 36-T2-0°: Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 6°: SB 36-T2-6°:
Heavy-duty Rectangular SS Stanchion Bases with Double Bails, "T" deck footprint, and a variety of inboard angles. Welded SS Base is 4" long x 3" wide x 3/16" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" FH screws on 2 1/2" (fore and aft) x 2" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit has (2) 1/4"-28 set screws to secure Stanchion. This base is also available with a variety of other inboard angles, please specify. Note: These bases were originally made in chrome-plated Cast Bronze. As used on some early C&C's.

 

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Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 6°: SB 36-SC2-6°:
Heavy-duty Rectangular Cast SS Stanchion Base with angled Double Bails and a 6° inboard angle. Cast 316 SS Base is (maximum) 3 11/16" long x 3" wide and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" FH screws on 2 3/8" (fore and aft) x 1 7/8" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit has (2) 1/4"-20 set screws to secure Stanchion. sw ***

 

Rectangular Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 10°: SB 36-OS2H-10°:
Heavy-duty Rectangular SS Stanchion Base with Double Bails has 10° inboard angle. Welded SS Base is 4" long x 3" wide x 1/4" thick and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" FH screws on 3 1/8" (fore and aft) x 2 1/8" (athwartships) hole centers. Unit features drain hole and has (1) 1/4"-20 set screw and additional 3/16" hole to secure Stanchion. OECD

 


SS Stanchion Bases w/ Trapezoidal Base
Trapezoidal Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 5°: SB 36-E2T-5°:
Trapezoidal SS Stanchion Base with Double Bails and a 5° inboard angle. Formed, Welded SS Base is (maximum) 5" long x 2 3/4" wide x 1/8" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 4" (inboard) x 2 3/4" (outboard) hole centers. Unit has 1/4" hole for attachment of Stanchion, hole in Stanchion is normally tapped (1 3/8" from bottom) for 1/4" screw.   Sch 36-01  $59.

 

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Trapezoidal Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 6°: SB 36-OS2T-6°:
Heavy-duty Trapezoidal SS Stanchion Base with Double Bails and a 6° inboard angle. Welded SS Base is (maximum) 3 7/8" long x 2 1/2" wide x 3/16" thick and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 1 11/16" (inboard) x 3 1/8" (outboard) hole centers. Unit features drain hole and has (1) 1/4"-20 set screw and additional 3/16" hole to secure Stanchion. OECD

 

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Large Footprint Trapezoidal Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 11°: SB 36-F2T-11°: 
Large Footprint Trapezoidal Stanchion Base w/ Double Bail - 19°: SB 36-F2T-19°: 
Trapezoidal SS Stanchion Base with Large Footprint and Double Bails. Welded SS Base is (maximum) 4 3/4" long x 4" wide x 1/8" thick, and attaches to Deck with (4) 1/4" screws on 3 11/16" (inboard) x 2 1/8" (outboard) hole centers, and a fifth hole in the center. Unit features drain hole and has (2) 3/16" holes for attachment of Stanchion, holes in Stanchion are normally tapped for 3/16" screws. As used on some J/24's.

 

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SS Stanchion Bases that Attach to Toerail
Toerail Mounted SS Stanchion Base w/ Single Bail - 0°: SB 36-T1-T90T:
Special SS Toerail-mounted Stanchion Base with Single bail attaches to Toerail with 2 and to Deck with (2) 1/4" screws on 2" centers. Base is 3" long and extends 2 5/8" out from Toerail face. Unit has (2) 1/4"-28 set screws to secure Stanchion. As used by Hunter, PDQ Yachts and others. T80

 

Toerail Mounted SS Stanchion Base w/o Bails - 0°: SB 36-H0-T90H:
Special SS Toerail-mounted Stanchion Base without bails attaches to Toerail with 2 and to Deck with (2) 1/4" screws on 1 5/8" centers. Unit has (2) 1/4"-28 set screws to secure Stanchion. As used by Bayfield Yachts. H

 

Toerail Mounted SS Stanchion Base w/o Bails - 0°: SB 36-H0-T90F:
SS Toerail-mounted Stanchion Base without bails attaches to Toerail with (2) 1/4" screws on 2 1/4" centers, a third screw (1/4") goes through Stanchion and Toerail. Flat base (against Toerail) is 3" long x 1 1/2" high. Unit has open bottom, and (1) additional 1/4"-20 set screw to secure Stanchion.

 


Special SS Stanchion Bases
Round Recessed SS Stanchion Base: SB 36-RD3S:
Special Recessed SS Stanchion Base fits in 1 1/8" hole in Deck and attaches to Deck with (3) 1/4" screws in circular pattern. Round Base is 3" diameter and protrudes only 3/32" above Deck and 1 3/8" below Deck. Unit has 1/2" hole in bottom. Also frequently used as mount for removable Ladder (in pairs), or as Flagstaff mount.

 


Stanchion Base Gaskets
"H" Pattern Stanchion Base Gasket: SB 36-HRG:
Special Rubber Gasket for Stanchion Bases with "H" pattern deck footprint. Black Rubber Gasket has self-adhesive backing on one side and is stuck to Stanchion Base before installation. Gasket helps cushion deck stresses, while the small (5/32") holes for the 1/4" mounting screws help seal the deck from water intrusion. Rubber Gasket is (maximum) 3 11/16" long x 2 13/16" wide x 1/16" thick, with holes on 2 1/2" (fore and aft) x 1 5/8" (athwartships) centers. Suitable for use with all SS "H" pattern Stanchion Bases listed above. As used by Pearson Yachts.
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