I have a 1971 P26 that had 3 inches of water in the bilge when I bought it. THe bottom of the compression posts in the cabin doorway are grey and I am concerned they have been compressed from being soaked for 2-3 years while supporting the mast. Can anyone tell me what the height of the posts should be? Further support for the idea that they have compressed is that the doors to the V-berth no longer fit in their tracks suggesting the cabin roof in the area of the mast has been compressed. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Any experience replacing P26 compression posts would also be helpful. Mike
Height of P26 compression posts
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here is my approach to things like this. First of all is the standing rigging tight? Next question, Is there any take-up left in the turn-buckles?.Next can you support a small jack (Sizzors or Bottle) in a manner that would allow you to place a temporary post under the mast? If Yes to the last question then do that and take a small strain on it. Then go on deck and loosen the turnbuckles just a little to take the tightness out of the rig. Go below and check the doors. Repeat loosen and jack routine until the doors fit. Next measure the gap for the compression column and add 1/4 inch. Make sure the support for the column is sound, take a turn on the jack and slip the column into place. Remove the jack and temporary post and tune your rig.
here is my approach to things like this. First of all is the standing rigging tight? Next question, Is there any take-up left in the turn-buckles?.Next can you support a small jack (Sizzors or Bottle) in a manner that would allow you to place a temporary post under the mast? If Yes to the last question then do that and take a small strain on it. Then go on deck and loosen the turnbuckles just a little to take the tightness out of the rig. Go below and check the doors. Repeat loosen and jack routine until the doors fit. Next measure the gap for the compression column and add 1/4 inch. Make sure the support for the column is sound, take a turn on the jack and slip the column into place. Remove the jack and temporary post and tune your rig.
Thanks for your thoughts
Ross- Thanks for your thoughts on the problem. You mentioned the shrouds and that reminded me that when I bought the boat they seemed taught but the other day I noticed they had slackened up, supporting your comments and the idea that I have to increase the compression posts height. I will try your suggestion when I pull the boat next month. Mike
Ross- Thanks for your thoughts on the problem. You mentioned the shrouds and that reminded me that when I bought the boat they seemed taught but the other day I noticed they had slackened up, supporting your comments and the idea that I have to increase the compression posts height. I will try your suggestion when I pull the boat next month. Mike
Just make haste slowly.
I once repaired a roof that was sagging about fifteen inches in the center of the ridge. It took six weeks, turning the screw jacks a little each night and letting the structure catch up. When everything was back in place we installed a new ridge pole. thirty years later the house is still straight.
I once repaired a roof that was sagging about fifteen inches in the center of the ridge. It took six weeks, turning the screw jacks a little each night and letting the structure catch up. When everything was back in place we installed a new ridge pole. thirty years later the house is still straight.
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