Rigging too tight - Mast compressed deck!

[Carl-T705]

Originally Posted by S/V Illusion

Therein lies the real problem.

Compression posts are not optional.

. So It sounds from your post that the great Carl Alberg was a fool and clueless when it came to boat design..... I think not.
This C Dory has a hull liner which makes the repair a little more work. If I remember correctly you got a good deal on this boat. I would do the correct repair in the off season. Putting a compression post against the hull liner may make it look like it is supporting the deck/ mast, but my guess is you are just pushing the liner up. Go to the Cape Dory owners association web site to check on how others corrected this issue. I have a CD 27 but it doesn't have this issue. Some thing you need to check out is the deck chain plate backing they are made from concrete rebar and are prone to rusting away especially the forestay and backstay. This could be a bigger issue for you. Cheers.

[mikebikeboy]

Hi Carl, I don't think you looked at the pictures I posted of the completed job.