Hi Mike,

Regarding the compression post issue, when Schock started building the new S22 ten years ago, they replaced the original laminated mast support beam with a stiff, hollow, fiberglass one, and did away with the compression posts altogether (you can see a picture of the new boat's interior on their website). As it turns out, they will make these new beams to order for installation in the original boats. They are expensive (around $500) and take a lot of work to make them fit, but in my opinion they are worth it. I put one in my boat (#365, 1968) about three years ago and I am very happy with it. It really opens up the interior of the boat, and it has been as solid as a rock. Best of luck,

Steve

:: Hello;
::
:: I am new to this group and to the S22. I purchased my
:: boat in Monterey this summer, but was not able to get
:: the boat or myself ready in time for the nationals this
:: year. We have had a great time sailing it on the bay and
:: next month it is being hauled to replace keel bolts
:: bottom paint.
::
:: I am looking for answers to two questions;
::
:: I am retiring next summer and may sell the boat (with
:: slip) in Monterey, or bring to SF Bay. I am keeping an
:: eye out for a trailer and would also like to find anyone
:: who can do the move for me if I do not find one to buy.
::
:: Second, the boat has a big ugly compression post on the
:: centerline and the two original metal posts one each
:: side of the mast. The forest of three posts makes the
:: forepeak unusable. I have thought of replacing them all
:: with a welded steel frame to carry the mast load to each
:: side and give me access forward. Would this be
:: class-legal? If anyone has ideas, pictures, links to
:: solutions to this common problem I would be grateful.