[Rhodes22-list] Compression Repair and Installation of Compression Post

[David Culp]

Chet:

If you have the the two forward hatches-I would definitely think twice
before I moved the post anywhere except directly underneath the step.  I can
still get in and out of the enclosed head OK even with the new post a little
aft of the step.  Directly underneath would provide even more room.  Don't
know the sub-structure in that area, but you definitely would want something
substantial to spread the load out especially if cutting out existing
bulkheads.

Regards,
David




Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:49:12 -0800 (PST)
From: chetc <cclocksin at buckeye-express.com>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Compression Repair and Addition of
       Compression Post
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Thanks for sharing this info. My brother and I own a 1986 Rhodes, and we
have
been contemplating a modification to our cabin and possibly moving the
compression post forward. I'm not so sure now. We are thinking of cutting
the bulkhead out at the forward end of the galley, moving the compression
post forward, and creating a more accessible head area like Stan does on the
newer boats. I have emailed Stan several times to ask his opinion of this,
but he has yet to respond.

Anybody done this?

Chet