[Rhodes22-list] adding keel weight

[Kroposki]

Peter,
	I have a 1984 also.  It floats, it sails, just keep that Coast
Guard approved life jacket handy and go sailing.  If you head for Cape
Horn, take one of those self-inflating things that you can climb into,
if necessary.
	There have been no reported sinking of any 1984 boats.
                                          Ed K


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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Peter Thorn
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 5:27 PM
To: Rhodes 22 List Members
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] adding keel weight

Hello Rhodies,

My 84 R22 has it's keel cavity filled with about 500 pounds of concrete
and lead.  At first, this seemed OK --seems likely to make her a bit
stiffer.  But after some worry and pondering, I have a few concerns:

-  Is this boat still "unsinkable"?  Does anyone know the amount of
flotation built into the R22  in excess of the hull weight?  In other
words, can she still float swamped with the extra 500#?

-  Is osmotic blistering of the structural fiberglass in the keel at
increased risk?  Now that there's concrete in the way, it's impossible
to completely dry out the lowest parts of the bilge.  I was considering
core drilling a cavity to the lowest point to obtain access for pumped
drainage.  Is this a good idea?

As always, thank you Rhodies, for your experienced opinions.  I welcome
all suggestions on this topic you have to offer.

PT
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