[Rhodes22-list] ROGER QUESTION?

Russell Miller re.miller at att.net
Thu Feb 12 19:28:33 EST 2004


We will have a survey if it gets the nod.  My understaning from the dealer
is the it was exposed to a crude spill from upstream in the river.  the
exposure was external from the water line down to however thick the oil was.

Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Pihlaja" <cen09402 at centurytel.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] ROGER QUESTION?


> Russ &/or Will?
>
> I tried to answer your question as I understood it, "Did exposure to an
oil
> spill damage the FRP composite hull or the epoxy barrier coat?"  My data
> indicates that damage from this source was very unlikely.  However, there
> are many other ways the boat might have been damaged.  If in doubt, before
> spending the money, have the boat surveyed.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russell Miller" <re.miller at att.net>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] ROGER QUESTION?
>
>
> > Roger_
> >
> > First, are ytou sure, not that I doubt your hypothesis, but this is a
> major
> > defision, lots of $$$$$.  I told Wyls to consuklt you specifically since
> you
> > have thew techincal expertise to advise us on thew integrity of the boat
> > given its problems??,  it was cleasred by the insurance
company/litigation
> > about july, 2003 and is still available
> >
> > Russ
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Roger Pihlaja" <cen09402 at centurytel.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] ROGER QUESTION?
> >
> >
> > > Will,
> > >
> > > Hi, I just got back from campus.  I wasn't certain, so I looked up the
> > > chemical service compatability of polyester & epoxy resins in aromatic
> and
> > > normal hydrocarbons at room temperature in my copy of Perry's Chemical
> > > Engineer's Handbook.  Both types of resins are listed as being
suitable
> > for
> > > long term service in these chemicals.  Therefore, I would expect that
> the
> > > exposure to the oil spill did not do any damage to the hull beyond a
> > little
> > > discoloration.  Hopefully, this sets your mind at ease.
> > >
> > > Roger Pihlaja
> > > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "William P. Barry, III" <wp.barry at att.net>
> > > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 3:55 PM
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] ROGER QUESTION?
> > >
> > >
> > > > Roger et all:
> > > >     Thought maybe you might be able to answer this question with
your
> > > expertise better than anyone else we know... We currently have found a
> New
> > > 2002 32 foot boat. Just got out of lawsuits, and legal issues last
> summer.
> > > Commisioned in August 2003. The boat was the victim of an oil spill by
> > > evergreen. Had a barrier coat, as well as bottom paint. The only
> > noticeable
> > > defects of the boat was minor discoloration on the bottom paint on
the
> > > starboard side. As of now the hull is fine. Are there any long term
> > effects
> > > that might become an issue, and how bad would they be? As of now the
> > > pricetag on the boat could be a very good deal however, we do not know
> the
> > > effects of oil on fiberglass even with the protection, or how likely
it
> is
> > > if any.
> > > >
> > > >     Thanks,
> > > >         Will Barry/ Russ Miller
> > > >
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