[Rhodes22-list] 1981 Rhodes 22 Leaks

[Todd Tavares]

Rhodies,

    This will probably sound like a dumb question, and maybe Stan will chime in, but does the cabin floor add any structural strenght to the hull?  I mean is there any harm to sail (or motor) without the floor in place if you are looking for leaks?  I was just wondering because on my boat it ties all of the long cabin stringers together.

Todd


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kroposki" <kroposki@innova.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 15:28:37 -0500
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 1981 Rhodes 22 Leaks

> Ron B:
> 
>      I expect that you will get more advice, but you might start by
> checking out these web sites:
> 
> http://www.rhodes22.org
> 
> http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html#C
> 
> And you might want to look at:
> 
> http://westsystem.com/ewmag/
> 
> Here you can look at back issues to see how to repair boats.
> 
>                           Ed k
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ron R. Bonnevie
> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 1:07 PM
> To: rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 1981 Rhodes 22 Leaks
> 
> Hi Rhodes list members,
> 
> I am new to this list so forgive any errant protocols.
> I have a 1981 Rhodes 22 that has been leaking since I bought it a few
> years ago, even though I paid a boatyard to repair the keel & keel trunk
> (it was poorly repaired). I suspect that the leaks are still coming from
> that area, but have yet to prove it with a drydock water test. I was
> hoping that someone in this list could send me their experienced
> instructions on how to repair the keel well /trunk /centerboard, and any
> cutaway diagrams or blueprints that they may have for the keel & trunk
> design. I have still been able to sail it with a small bilge pump, but
> would prefer to repair the leaks wherever they may be. 
> Thank you for your time and consideration.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Ron B.
> Bar Harbor, ME
> vitalunion@juno.com
> 
> 
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