[Rhodes22-list] Searching the archives and settled step

[sprocket80]

David,

If it appears you have a structural issue, you should drop the mast to fix the problem correctly. Using shims is just masking the problem and pushing it along. The sagging could be evidence of a bigger problem...but maybe not. I suggest you open the area up and see for sure. 

Just my humble opinion.

Todd T.
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James Nichols <jfn302 at yahoo.com> wrote:

David,

I would think that if the block compressed 1/4 in, plastic shims may not
have the resistance to compression that you want. 

I would probably jack up the cabin roof enough to lift the post out and set
a 1/4 in stainless or aluminum plate on top of the block, then drive screws
down through it into the block.

As old as my boat is, it doesn't have a stepping post, so I'm not aware of
how the post sits on the block. Does it sit directly on the block or is the
fiberglass flooring covering the block?

If the post sits directly on the block, I would make sure the metal types
for the post and the plate match, if the fiberglass flooring sits on top of
the block and then the post on top of that, then your material of choice
will work. Aluminum being the easier to work with in cutting and drilling.

Have fun,

James

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Craft
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 7:22 PM
To: Rhodes List
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Searching the archives and settled step

I went to the list website to search before asking a question. I could not
find a way to search. http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list

I had an Old Nabble link as well, but it does not work.

I'll ask anyway.......

It seems my mast step has settled about quarter inch. In rigging the boat,
my rear inner shrouds are tightened as much as possible. The step area
appears to be depressed. I did not have a straight edge to confirm.

In looking in the bilge it appears the flooring has compressed as well as
the block underneath. I am thinking of dropping the mast, and seeing if I
can use a few plastic shims to raise the post supporting the step.

Before proceeding, any advice?


Regards,

David B. Craft
Greensboro, NC
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