Instead of a compression post, I've been wedging a 2x4 between the crossbeam and the floor-piece. It sounds hokey, but it's been working pretty well for me so far.

The best part is that when I'm done sailing, or on light air days, I just knock out the post, and the forepeak is instantly accessible for sleeping etc.

Might be simpler than installing a new crossbeam or welding a frame.

J

:: 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.