Commander Compression Post Discussions

[Anthony/Bina]

Hi Pearson folks,
How's the sailing?
We have a question about our compression post, not actually the mast. At some point in time, a previous owner installed a cute little table in the cabin (uwhich we have currently removed ) and drilled some holes in the post to hold the table up. We were wondering if it is okay to fill those holes with some thick goopy schmagma-like epoxy and then paint the post white. Is there any reason that this wold not be okay? ..Also, does anyone know what the post is made of? We really want to make our interior nice, and thought this added paintjob would only enhace it.
Thanks for any supplied info!
Anthony/Bina
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[Mike Goodwin]

Better yet, drive a dowel into the hole set in a little epoxy .

[commanderpete]

I believe the post is steel.

If the holes aren't too big you might be able to fill them with JB Weld (from the auto parts store).

[Tony G]

The city of Dallas, Texas repaired a cracked Catapillar engine block with J-B Weld and saved $4,000.00 plus thirty days down time.

That's one incredible project mamager to get that many people to work together on one thing!

I guess the gennie is out of the tubes....