mast compression post

During 2008, I posted a step-by-step process of replacing my compression post. This information is still being requested but that post is closed so I'm adding to this new post a pdf file attachment showing the process.

Hi, folks. First post, so take it easy on me. I'm pretty sure I've read about every post available on the compression post problem/fix available. Fortunately, there are many! Thanks to all who shared their information. I need to do the fix, no worries. My question is about doing the fix without...

Hi All, I have a Beneteau First 375 with a deck stepped mast. I would like to get more rake in the mast by lengthening the fore stay and shortening the back stay by about an inch. My concern is that by doing so I would change the compression angle on the compression post down below. I am also...

I recently purchased a used Precision 16 and on my first outing the mast compression post failed. It was my stupidity, as I drove under some tree limbs in the launching area:( With a hole now in the deck I was able to look inside. It is apparent that water has been infiltrating there for...