Posted by Dave S
on 11/2/2009, 23:02:09, in reply to "Removing compression post"
I once owned a neptune 16 which had no compression post. The overhead of the neptune cabin was very thick as though the manufacturer had installed a beam to carry the load. I now own a seaward 25 which uses an arched bulkhead to support the mast. The arched bulkhead idea is pretty good although it could have been better executed in the seaward.In a small boat like yours, a short beam flanked by two thin posts would likely be less clausterphobic than a bulkhead, provided they don't pass through the V berth. The flicka 20 has a load carrying beam in combination with an off center compression post. Another approach might be to modify your rigging with quick acting shroud tensioners to reduce compression while at anchor in conjuction with installing a compression post which is removable or purhaps hindged to fold out of the way. I also own a Montgomery 17 in which I have chosen to embrace the compression post. I have wrapped the post in oak which is attractive and provides many advantages. The new hollow oak post acts as a conduit for wiring between the battery and mast mounted tricolor light, a mounting surface for two swiveling reading lights which also provide directional lighting for the galley and quarter birth. Wrapping the post also provides a larger diameter and smoother surface to the post in the event that I accidentally bump my head against it. Furthermore I have mounted a small gimboled oil lamp, which acts as a cabin heater of sorts, on the post. Hope some of this helps.
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