[Rhodes22-list] Mast step issues?

[Matt Wilson]

I can get more pictures tomorrow. Thank you

On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 12:26 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:

> Also, the sag is in the roof. Where the post is seems to be holding up
> higher than that spot on the roof.  If the bottom of the post is rotting
> wouldn’t the whole roof be sagging?  The sag is not that large.  Maybe
> within 12” or so from side to side. Still seems like rot to you all?
>
> Matt
>
> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 12:22 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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
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>>>
>>>