[Rhodes22-list] Cowie - Compression Post versus bulkhead

[cowie]

Ed
Thanks, I will confirm the proper support with stan


Tootle wrote:
> 
> 
> Cowie
> 
> I would suggest that on a new Rhodes 22 the answer depends on choice of
> interior layout of Customer.
> 
> Generally though most boats have a compression post.  It should be noticed
> that over the years the location varies.  While near where the mast rest
> overhead, it is not necessarily directly under the center of the mast.
> 
> I mentioned recently an older R22 that had a scuptured bulkhead arch on
> the port side in addition to the bulkhead that was on the starboard.  You
> would have to ask Stan directly the technical stress load questions.  
> 
> Any issues associated with the load on the Cabin top have centered around
> having the stays tightened too much, and not following Stan's printed
> instructions.
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> Addendum:  "CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 24-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A very large pry bar that
> inexplicably
> has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end opposite the
> handle." 
> 

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