[Rhodes22-list] Compression Post

[Graham Stewart]

Chi:
1. I have never noticed whether the mast and compression post are exactly lined up and with the mast down I can't check it, but unless you have reason to think the post was moved from its original position or there is some sign of damage to the deck I would not move it.

2, The floor on which the compression post stands should, I think,  be supported right through to the hull - otherwise it will likely continue to sag. That small sag might not be a problem in terms of the bulkhead fitting properly so if the floor is still solid you might get away with supporting the floor and leaving the sag as is.



Graham Stewart
Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
Kingston Ontario





-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Cheung
Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 5:09 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Compression Post

Dear Rhodies,

I am seeking advice from you all.

The compression post is sinking approximately half an inch. I removed both
floors in the main cabin and in the head area. Both plywood floors clearly
sagged with the weight of mast and compression post resting on it. Sitting
at the companion way one day, and staring at the mast and compression post,
I noticed they don't line up, the compression post is about 2 inches to the
starboard.

Question 1: Does your mast and compression post line up?

Question 2: Compression post is notched, 2/3 sitting on the head floor, 1/3
sitting on the main floor, and there's no support immediately under the
compression post. Is it advisable to add support under the compression
post, all the way down to the hull?

Since I own the boat, the shrouds are always hand tightened.

Thank you in advance for your advice,

Chi Tak,
Duck
Lake Simcoe, Ontario