Seven: Yes, I've tried soaking it with penetrating solvent, for two weeks straight, and heating it and putting it in a vice and beating on it. Since it was pretty well beat up already; I didn't think I could do any more damage to it. I ended up cutting the flag staff from the mounting and found a 2 inch by 1 1/4-inch solid cylindrical metal piece wedged into the socket. The cylindrical piece was drilled down the center for a metal rod, 5/8-inches in diameter. This rod extended up into the flag staff. I'm not sure how far up into the flag staff it goes. I haven't cut the flag staff into pieces to make that determination. I was certainly made to keep the flag staff locked into the socket. Even hurricane force winds would be unable to dislodge it.
Therefore, the only solution is to install a new flag holder into the drilled-out hole in the stern combing. If I can locate one. I do thank you for your advice.
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07-22-2022 10:31 AM #11Registered Member
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Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
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07-22-2022 09:10 PM #12
Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
Tom
I found the one I believe to be original to my 85 55C. The OD of the flange is appx 2 7/8" and the hole is about 1 3/8" at the top. Eyeballing the angle I would say it is 20-30 degrees. The long leg on the tube is 2-3/8" from bottom of flange I can post a picture. It has been in a dock box and has now tarnished green but if you want it you can have it for the shipping cost. BTW it has PERKO cast into the side of it and I can see a 9 and a 1 . Appears to be chrome plated cast bronze
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07-22-2022 09:24 PM #13
Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
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Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
Fabulous. This is why I like this site so well.
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Antioch, California
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07-23-2022 07:28 AM #15Registered Member
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Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
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07-25-2022 06:55 AM #17Registered Member
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Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
Briankinley: I tried to use the PM function; the system kept rejecting it. Here is my cell phone number, (419-367-2489) or email(tlgulch@aol.com). We can communicate this way, either by talking or text. I am thankful that we have connected on my search and am looking forward to hearing from you.
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07-25-2022 08:01 PM #18
Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
Tom,
Both of your PM's went through. I replied but if you don't get the reply I will mail to you this week. Unless you need it overnighted I don't think the postage is enough to worry about. It feels heavy but weighed less than a pound.
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07-26-2022 08:00 AM #19Registered Member
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Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
Brian: I didn't think that the PM's went through, since the system was indicated that they did not. Yes, please do send it. Regardless of what it costs, I want to compensate you for your expenditure, time and generosity. You are a great example of the members of the Hatteras site that I have had the pleasure of interacting thus far. Thank you.
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07-26-2022 08:35 PM #20
Re: Perko flag staff flush mount (1 1/4' socket, 3' OD mounting flange
Tom
No worries. I will get it out tomorrow or Thursday at the latest depending on how things are at the office tomorrow