When I used to buy mast extrusions 100 lbs at a time I'd always get two or three twisted ones, and I'd chop them up anmd use them for mast posts. I 'd agree with Eldor- go to Home Depot and get a hardwood 2X2. Varnish it up and it'll be good to go. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: <eisenee@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 3:39 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post The old McGregors had a mahogany 2x2 comp post , my 1992 Monty has a mast extrusion. I would think an oak 2x2 would do the job and cost less them ss Eldor M17 Motu iti -----Original Message----- From: Beowulf <beowulf2@cox.net> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sun, Apr 1, 2012 12:37 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post Hello All: thanks for responses. The reason for my inquiry is that I have a 1 year old Monty 15 that has a masthead rig, which was set-up by the riginal owner (without a compression post) and I have always like it. I ave not used my boat in years but am restoring it and setting it up (the ay I should have done years ago). I am not going to change the rig to the hree point rig on a typical M15 so Jerry Montgomery suggested that I add a ost. So now I am at the point in my boat restoration that I need to add his post and noticed that some M17s have a SS compression post that did not ppear to have a very large diameter. My plan, now that I have received esponses from my group question, is to get a compression post from Bob Eeg nd modify it to fit in my M15. I really appreciate this group because when asked you always have good uggestions to help those of us that are in need of advice, etc. I hope to ee you guys out at Havasu at the HPCC next February. PS: I have no idea if there is any kind of mechanical/sailing advantage to aving a masthead rig versus the 3 point fractional rig on a M15. Just know hat I like it. Thanks, Mike Hall 15 #167 "Dreki" ustin, CA ----- Original Message ----- rom: "Joe Murphy" <seagray@embarqmail.com> o: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> ent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 6:34 AM ubject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post ob, hat are you using in place of the compression post? Is your new solution omething that can be retrofitted to a 2002 M17?? oe eaFrog #651 ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Eeg To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:53 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post Hi Mike I use a 7/8 stainless tube with a flange on each end. The Newest 17s have o compression post. I have some tubes if you need one. Bob Montgomery boats. (949) 489-8227
From: beowulf2@cox.net To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:15:40 -0700 Subject: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post
Hello All: Does anyone know what the pipe size is of the M17 Stainless teel compression post?
Mike Hall M15 #167 "Dreki" Tustin, CA
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