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jimfj
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Initially Posted - 03/04/2007 :  22:00:58  Show Profile  Visit jimfj's Homepage
Hello all,

Has anyone removed their compression post? I have an 82 FK dinette version. The previous owner ran the vhf antena wire up through the post and throught the deck/tabernacle. The connection to the cable came loose ad the cable dropped down inside. I am wondering how to get it out for repair. The compression post looks to be blind fastened and I don't want to mess up the plugs in the teak. Anyone got any ideas?

I thought about a wire fish tape down through from the deck but haven't tried it yet.

any comments appreciated.


Jim
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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  08:40:51  Show Profile
Jeez, I thought the post was solid, to support the mast. If it's not, that's not good. My vhf cable is routed starboard side from the radio, under the starboard deck, through the bulkead, and then up to a cable clam through the deck at the side of the tabernacle. The problem you describe is exactly why I wouldn't want a hidden cable. Catalina's decision to route its wiring between the liner and the hull, while pretty on the surface (pun intended), poses problems when you need to replace/repair/upgrade the wiring (which, sooner or later, you will). If I were you, I'd abandon the hidden cable and run a new one that you can easily check and replace when needed.

Brooke
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djn
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  08:54:20  Show Profile
HiJim, I'd call the factory engineers on that one. I can't imagine there would be a problem, but I'd hate to take the chance. Cheers.
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bear_tm4
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  09:39:35  Show Profile
I am not sure, but from looking at my boat, I believe that the compression post is surrounded by decretive wood, and inside that is a solid post. Thats what it looks like on my boat. Mine is 1983, It has nice teak wood with same little wood plugs, same reason I am not pulling more wood out of my boat, will just have to redo it on site...its not that bad think just some oil will do.
Barry
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  09:49:53  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
It is hollow. The structural stability comes from the bulkheads...and albeit hollow, that post. On the dinette interior that post terminates at the settee and then continues underneath. On swing versions it buts up agains the keel trunk.

dw
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farrison
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  09:55:01  Show Profile
The post is hollow. I have a friend with a Cat 27 and the PO on that boat drilled two holes, one at the top and bottom and ran his VHF wire through the post. the 25's are the same. I would try the fish tape from the deck first, and then drill the holes as nessesary.

Paul
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bear_tm4
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  11:17:31  Show Profile
Ha, ha, once again have learned more great information. Duane, could you check my other post and give me some feedback concerning my last replys. Thanks
P.S. Thanks Jim for you question, I have learned something from it.
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 03/05/2007 :  20:36:42  Show Profile
Hi Jim,
The compression post is hollow. You don't need to remove any teak plugs. I removed my post by unscrewing the vertical trim piece on the forward edge. Under that there are some flat head screws that hold the post to the bulkhead. Once those were out, I used a hydraulic jack and a 2x4 to jack the cabin top off the post. Only have to jack it up a little and it slipped right out.
You will need to loosen all the rigging before doing this.
Dan
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 03/06/2007 :  09:53:27  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I've been looking in on the forum for about 6 years and this is the first time, that I can remember, that this topic has come up. I always thought mine was solid and not to be removed. It's nice to know that if I ever had to remove the post, it can be done without significant cost and in relative safety. Perhaps this should be posted in the Tech Tips or briefly described in the Mainsheet.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/06/2007 :  10:23:19  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I would recommend taking the mast down, not just loosening things. I would also state that you need to be really really careful when using a jack as noted above it is only a little bit of movement. You really won't know if your are raising the deck or lowering the floor.
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jimfj
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Response Posted - 03/07/2007 :  21:41:57  Show Profile  Visit jimfj's Homepage
Thank you to all!!

I have seen this same setup on a Hunter and wondered if it was consitant with that manufacturing technique. I also wondered about the trim piece on the forward (head) side. I just haven't had the time to take it off and mess with it. I will let everyone know what I came up with.

Jim
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