[Rhodes22-list] Gusset vs Compression Post

[jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net]

Rick, Our boat is a 1986. Your construction appears to be a little 
different than ours. I'm not up at the lake i.e. unable to look in the 
boat to confirm construction details. It looks like 05-01-09 is our 
next trip North and launch date for the "Loon".  Jim J

Quoting Blue Heron <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>:
> Jim,
>
> When was your boat built?
>
> Mine is a '93.  It has two fiberglass longitudinal stringers, probably used
> to box in the centerboard trunk and keel. Those stringers also support a
> lateral stringer which serves to raise the cabin sole for the head.  That
> lateral stringer was missed by the yard's initial inspection causing our
> detour down the gusset road.  IMO, the only way my forward cabin sole would
> bow is if the whole keel ripped out. 
>
> Rick
>
> On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:52 AM, <jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net> wrote:
>
> > I have been following the comments on the mast support issue(s). When I
> > inspected the floor area under the divider wall between the head and
> > galley the plywood floor was noticeable bowed down. Under this area is
> > the cement material over the keel. I'm not a naval engineer but it sure
> > looks like the mast is supported by the cabin roof, that is supported
> > by a post that is part of the divider wall, that is supported by the
> > 3/4" plywood floor. I cut a 4"x6" piece of treated wood to fit in the
> > void between the bottom of the floor and top of the keel. The wood was
> > flat on top to fit even with the floor (push it back up) and a
> > rounded/taper to fit the contour of the area over the keel. This filler
> > piece had to be forced into the area under the floor. The floor is now
> > level. Remember the part I mentioned about no engineer experience. It
> > is possible I have applied too much pressure on the keel area and the
> > keel will fall off soon. I have owned our Rhodes-22 for over 14 years
> > and other small sail boats prior. Note; I did NOT say I was a sailor. 
> > Leaks around centerboard trunk, (been there), outboard motor mount
> > vibrating loose from boat while motor running, (yup), headsail jammed
> > reefing, (some fun), rudder pushed off pintle/gudgeon, (watch out),
> > anchor in one area at 2400 hours, new scenery at 0700 hours, (good
> > moning neighbor). I sure enjoy reading about other boat owner(s) tails
> > I mean tales. Jim J "LOON" '86 Rhodes, Torch Lake MI. 
> >
> > Quoting Blue Heron <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>:
> > > Finally, the issue has been resolved.  The yard that replaced my mast
> > step
> > > is concerned that since the new step is more rigid than the original, any
> > > flexing will go beyond the step causing the gelcoat on the cabin top to
> > > crack.  So they were trying to figure out how to take all the weight of
> > the
> > > mast directly to the keel. 
> > >
> > > They were thinking a gusset mounted on the longitudinal bulkhead for the
> > > head and extending under the mast would be stronger than the compression
> > > post I put in.  Based on Stan's advice, my post is stepped on the lateral
> > > stringer that raises the cabin sole for the head. 
> > >
> > > With temperatures in the 70's promised for this weekend, I told them it
> > is
> > > time to decide and give me back my boat.  Amazingly, they now agree with
> > > Stan.  Go figure. 
> > >
> > > Rick
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