[Rhodes22-list] Lazarett Leakage Issues

[Rory Orkin]

I have some thin foam type non skid shelf liner .. perhaps I can find a way
to try that without it being too big a pain.
               Thanks


Tootle wrote:
> 
> Rory:
> 
> Rory said that the boat is on a lift and pitched slightly stern.  Then
> asked, "Could be a pitch issue" ?
> 
> Yes.  In a heavy or driven rain, even on newer boats with flush drains,
> the water may not drain fast enough.  I have an ’84 with non flush drains
> and it is a problem that is why Stan first went to flush drains then
> bigger drains.
> 
> Dan Snyder said his boat has a seal around Laz.  I doubt that a routine
> weather seal would stop all leakage in a storm, especially on the water. 
> The boat flexes and the flexing could cause some leakage.  An edge seal
> might help but I would look for a thin rubber type material to lay on the
> upper surface of the curved lip of the laz.  Make sure any breaks in
> continuity are toward the front and middle of the seal.  The water is
> coming from the back and sides not draining fast enough.  This would have
> to be a thin material and not a conventional weather seal.  It cannot be
> so thick as to interfere with normal closing of the lid.  I would say
> about a 1/16th inch thick would be correct, but I have not seen such a
> material.  
> 
> As to occasional water in the cabin, in a storm it is possible to drive
> water under the pop top.  And the archives contain many past discussions
> of leaks and their sources.  A study of the archives may produce an
> appropriate list to study. 
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2006-June/031510.html
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> For those with time to read: 
> http://www.simplicityboats.com/yulohstoveengine.htm
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Rory Orkin wrote:
>> 
>> Yes I have done the hose thing.. THe boat is on a lift and I have it
>> pitched slightly aft to be sure it drains.
>> It did the same thing though I think when on the trailer. Could be a
>> pitch issue .. Perhaps it is a hose issue that I have not discovered.. I
>> agree about the lip but then why were the rags wet when elevated.. They
>> were not in the pool of water at the bottom of the laz..I guess it could
>> be pitched too hard but I had the same issue when it was moored at a
>> dock. I will try the water hase test again I guess
>> 
>> 
>> R22RumRunner wrote:
>>> 
>>> The lazzerette cover is not a known leak problem. I would be surprised
>>> if  
>>> water is coming in thru it. The lip for the Lazz hatch is 3/4" if I
>>> remember  
>>> correctly. Best chance of leaks are still the two drain hoses. If they
>>> become  
>>> clogged, it's possible that water could get into the Laz around the
>>> cover. It  
>>> might also have something to do with how your boat is weighted. You
>>> didn't  
>>> mention if it is in the water or on the trailer. If in the water, most
>>> R22's are 
>>>  front heavy and will pond some water at the front of the seats.
>>> However, if 
>>> you  are stern heavy, it's possible water could get under the lazz
>>> cover.
>>> Then there's the option of actually crawling into the lazz with a 
>>> flashlight 
>>> and have someone hose the area down. It's big enough for most owners  to
>>> fit 
>>> in comfortably. :)
>>>  
>>> Rummy
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>> 
>> 
> 
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