[Rhodes22-list] Mast step issues?

[Matt Wilson]

Do you think I can get through the season as is?

On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 12:17 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> Unfortunately, rot is likely to be present under the floor, below the
> compression post. Check the stringers near the post as they tend to remain
> moist if your bilge holds rain water. There are many emails in the archives
> regarding replacing the under cabin sole structure. Temporarily, you maybe
> able to place some wood blocks and a piece of plywood under the post to
> enable the proper transfer of force to the hull.
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Ric
> Stott
> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:55 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast step issues?
>
> The compression post on the R22 is not directly under the mast - but it’s
> close enough to do the job because the cabin top is made of thick plywood.
> From y experience wit h da list, the bottom of the compression post is
> susceptible to rot.
> Check the bottom of your post.
> Ric
> Dadventure
>
> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> O -631-283-1777
> C- 516-965-3164
>
>