Center post on H22

[Pete]

I'm replacing the bulkheads in my H22 and I can't figure out what holds/fastens the center post. I need to either nudge it a little bit or remove it to install the starboard bulkhead.

 

[Jack]

Me too...

I'm also replacing bulkheads on a H22 and know that I had to cut the old ones to remove them so installing new ones will be a chore. I looked at to top and bottom on my center post and saw no screws or bolts that secure it. If there's a trick to installing this bulkhead without removing the post I'm all ears. Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[me262]

Bulkhead replacement

I went through all that a year ago. I replaced my rotted bulkheads with plywood and painted them with oil based white paint. True, the compression post isn't held in place by anything othere than the drop leaf table and the starboard bulkhead (as far as I can tell/remember). The hard part was to get to the screws where the table meets the post and also to re-install it. Re-installation of my new bulkhead (starboard) wasn't a big deal even though I had to make a pattern out of cardboard. Wasn't perfect, but I think it'll do. hunter will answer any questions if you call them. I have some photos on here of my project that may give you some tips. I haven't sailed it yet, so I hope my chainplates don't tear out!!!!!

 

[Pete]

Finally moved the compression post

Thanks Me262. Knowing there was nothing other than the bulkhead & table securing the compression post I was able nudge it to port (a couple of soft blows from a 10 lb sledge hammer) just enough to install the starboard bulkhead (so much easier this way). I decided not to remove it entirely as I saw no particular reason for that.

 

[Steve]

Replaced mine

I replaced mine and the pictures are posted under H22. The post will move a little to the bow and the port. I only move it about a half inch. I did not have the old ones so I made a pattern from 1/4 ply and cut and sanded till I could get it in and out without too much effort. I used 1/2 mahogany and cut the final ones. The port side is the reverse of the larger starboard, smaller of course. I had to have a little clearance at the table for the starboard side to go in the grove. I used 3/4 oak on the backside to reinforce the chain plates.