[C320-list] Crack in stringer below compression post

[P.F. Ross]

And it is actually an axial section.

On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 5:27 PM P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you go to the C320 website under Reference Documents : Catalina
> Brochures : Catalina Technical Brochure you can see an athwartship section
> of the "Typical Mast Support System".  Note that this brochure is general
> in nature and may not show exactly what is going on with our 320s, but my
> guess is that it is pretty close.
>
> Regards,
>
> Frank Ross
> Beta Wave #215
> Naples, FL
>
> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 4:22 PM Ted Harrison <
> tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
>
>> I will Chris.
>>
>> Ted Harrison
>>
>> > On Aug 9, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Karl Krueger <smoothsail282 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Let a professional look at it as well.  Have it taken care of ASAP
>> > otherwise it could create more issues.  I know this from my own
>> > experience.
>> >
>> > Best wishes.
>> >
>> >> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 2:52 PM Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Take Pictures.
>> >> Call Catalina and
>> >> let us know what you find out!
>> >> Chris Burti
>> >> Farmville, NC
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 2:19 PM Ted Harrison <
>> >> tharrison at innovations-plus.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> I have developed a crack in the stringer below the compression post.
>> >>>
>> >>> Is this a structural issue? Does the post sit on steel support or is
>> it
>> >>> just a fibreglass stringer.
>> >>>
>> >>> If this is a structural issue will Catalina cover the cost?
>> >>>
>> >>> Is there a structural diagram available?
>> >>>
>> >>> Anyone fix this themselves? Any steps or advise would be appreciated.
>> >>>
>> >>> Is this a safety concern and is my sailing season over?
>> >>>
>> >>> Ted Harrison
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > --
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>> >
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>> >
>> > Have a smooth sailing day.................................
>>
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