[Rhodes22-list] Gusset vs Compression Post

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Jim,

Your post is very helpful.  My '86 cabin floor seems quite level and I wonder if anyone else has discovered your 'bow' in the floor.  What do you think created the void you describe?  

I have seen no response to my post re. forming a window of some size in the v-berth bulkhead, adjacent to but not touching, the compression post.  Rummy suggested leaving it alone, but there is a screaming need for air circulation there, especially if it is the Potty venue.  My concern - any chance this would compromise the cross sectional strength?

Thoughts?

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net
>Sent: Apr 22, 2009 12:52 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Gusset vs Compression Post
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>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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