[Rhodes22-list] Is This Evidence of Deck Compression?

[TN Rhodey]

David,

That doesn't look good but I am not qualified to give advice on repair. I 
would guess that left as is would lead to worse problems. Maybe someone else 
will have some good advice on how to fix.

Good luck,

Wally


>From: "David Culp" <dculp at hsbtx.us>
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Is This Evidence of Deck Compression?
>Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:03:58 -0500
>
>Folks:
>
>I need some opinions from the list on whether or not I have a compression
>issue which needs to be addressed.  This is a link to a small web page I
>created with three pictures taken inside the cabin of what I see.
>http://www.culps.net/sailing/
>
>There is nothing visible from outside to indicate any problems.  The only
>indications inside are some wrinkling in the liner on top of the pressure
>bulkhead and a crack coming out from the hatch frame.  Maybe somebody
>cranked the rigging down too tight sometime, is all I can figure; but the
>deck has flexed back and is solid as a rock.  I know it wasn't me, because
>these indications were present before I ever hoisted the mast the first
>time.
>
>I would appreciate anyone interested to take a look and let me know what 
>you
>think and if I should be worried.  I didn't spot it as a problem when I
>inspected the boat, but now intend to take care of it at some point if
>needed.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>David Culp
>
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