[C320-list] Crack in stringer below compression post

[P.F. Ross]

Or maybe a longitudinal section, I think you know what I mean...

On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 5:28 PM P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI,
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>>> > Fax - 414-327-6870
>>> >
>>> > Have a smooth sailing day.................................
>>>
>>