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I think the problem is the hardware. The stanchion makes it stand-off from the hull too far out and the T post holds it up too high. The high T post is actually an issue on both sides but is more of a problem on the port side where the stanchion is holding the railing too far out from the hull also. I don't know why the stand-off is ok on the starboard side but it surely is not on the port side. I may buy a shorter stanchion for that side. And I think I should cut the post for the T post down 3/4" on both sides and then both railings won't be under so much pressure, pulling the screws out.

How do I place more than 1 photo in the message? I'm going to try again.