[Rhodes22-list] intro form the guy with the leaky boat, thank for remindi...

[TN Rhodey]

Rummy,

Did you get rub rail from GB? At some point I need to do this. I know mine 
leaks when underwater.

Wally


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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] intro form the guy with the leaky boat,thank 
>for remindi...
>Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:49:28 EST
>
>Great introduction, now for the fix. The top deck and hull come together
>beneath the rub rail. The fix is to remove the rubber part of the rub rail. 
>This
>will expose either the plastic or aluminum (depending on year) base of the
>rub  rail. It is most likely pop riveted in place. Drill out the heads of 
>the
>rivets  and you will be able to remove the base.
>You will notice the base piece has a lip which curls under the joint. Clean
>the area of any old sealant and dirt and I would recommend a final cleaning
>with  a good solvent. Once the area is clean and dry, I would recommend 
>sealing
>it  with a one part polyurethane sealant like a product called NP1. It is
>available  at most roofing supply company's and Sherwin William stores have 
>their
>own  brand. If you can't find it, anything that is a one part polyurethane
>will  suffice. It is sticky like nothing else and remains pliable for 
>twelve
>years in  extreme weather conditions. Great for using on boats.
>Instead of applying it to the seam with a trailing motion, you will apply  
>it
>with the nozzle facing forward, forcing sealant into the joint. I found
>cutting the tip off flat further down and then notching it with a V was an 
>easy
>way to apply it. Place a small bead on the lip of the base and reinstall  
>with
>pop rivets. You will find the old pop rivets inside the cabin for some time
>to come.
>Now for the real question. I am going to assume that you have actually
>sailed the boat and buried the rail enough to force water in the hull in 
>this
>manner. Rain water is not likely to enter the boat through this joint. If 
>it is,
>then you have a problem with a completely different fix.
>I hope this helps. If you need further assistance, please ask.
>
>Rrrrrrrrrrummy
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