Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Cabin Step in 1975 Rhodes 22

[Dennis J Sitler]

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From: "Dennis J Sitler" <djsitler@gmpexpress.net>
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Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cabin Step in 1975 Rhodes 22


> Sorry I forgot the picture!
Bob this picture is from the front of the v-berth. It also came out darker
> than the picture was. You can see the cement again right in the middle. To
> the left the small white area is the thru-hull, and in the center right
> behind the cement is the keel cover although it is hard to make out. You
can
> see on the white under the hatch way the tube that the rope for the
> centerboard runs up thru. Right under the fire extinguisher you can see a
> small black circle. This is one of the four holes I drilled thru the
> bulkhead there. I used these to work on the bulkhead and to inspect under
> the cockpit area. I found a block of floatation in the center compartment
> but I don't think it is enough so I will have floatation in all three
> compartments. I also ran a plastic tube under the floatation and back thru
> the rear bulkhead in the lazzerett where I epoxied it in as well as
resealed
> the bulkhead. Now I can either plug the tube or open it, and any water
runs
> directly forward to the bilge pump. I also left a area around the tube in
> the forward bulkhead so if any water should get in under the cockpit area
it
> can drain forward into the bilge area. My boat had a problem with water
> seeping from under the cockpit area after rains.( this was a area where
the
> wood was wet and needed dried and fixed) It was just easy to do this while
I
> was there anyway. Hopefully when I get done sealing everything the boat
will
> be dry anyway. You can see a little of the seat upright on the right side
in
> the back. This is where the step you were talking about started and went
> over the keel cover and was supported by the floor which isn't in the
> picture because I removed that also.
>
> Denny
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Dilk" <Robert.Dilk@trw.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 8:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cabin Step in 1975 Rhodes 22
>
>
> Denny,
>
> Any info, stories, successes or failures you would like to share would be
> much appreciated.
>
> Bob
> S/V Knot Necessary
> 1975 Rhodes 22
>
> >>> djsitler@gmpexpress.net 02/07/03 08:40PM >>>
> I'm the one rebuilding the 1974.
>
> Denny
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Dilk" <Robert.Dilk@trw.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 4:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cabin Step in 1975 Rhodes 22
>
>
> I think this was by Falmouth. Just over the canal bridge  and head south
for
> a few miles.
> what year and what condition is your boat in?
>
> Bob
>
>
>
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