[Rhodes22-list] Laz leakage another reply to Rory

Thu May 31 14:54:52 EDT 2007

I have a PTE . A tarp would do it

Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> 
> Rory,
> Why not just keep it simple.  A simple tarp over the boom would deflect
> much volume from any storm, allowing the smaller drains to be more
> effective while under less flowthru demands.  When you want to get a
> cruising/rain cover, as in boomroom you'll find it more durable and
> functional than tarp material.
> When you want a dodger look-alike call Stan about a PTE.  The BR is built
> with a dodger in the front and does not require a PTE.
> Art
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Rory Orkin <roryorkin at earthlink.net>
>>Sent: May 31, 2007 12:16 PM
>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Laz leakage another reply to Rory
>>
>>
>>I could set up something like a dodger but it is just more to fool with
and I
>>would like to avoid it.
>>On the other hand, then I would have a dodger. With the wind I have
though,
>>I don't know if it might get ripped off and become a problem. I think you
>>are on to it with the bow more level or down slightly. 
>>
>>
>>Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>>> 
>>> Todd,
>>> My '79 (John Lock's boat now) had the small drains and laz problem also.
>>> Some sort of cover over the boom will help minimize, I used my boom room
>>> cover with curtains, front and back open for vent.  I have not had a
>>> problem since.  The small opening just can't keep up in a heavy shower,
>>> even with the best gasket installed.
>>> Art
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>From: Todd Zumach <zoomerzx at gmail.com>
>>>>Sent: May 30, 2007 8:43 PM
>>>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Laz leakage another reply to Rory
>>>>
>>>>Rory,
>>>>
>>>>What do you plan to use for fittings and hose?  I am considering the
same
>>>>project, because my current (1/2"?) holes frequently clog with Birch
>>twigs,
>>>>leaves, and such.  I found some surface mount fittings (vs. flush mount)
>>but
>>>>I am concerned about the room available in the corners of seats being
too
>>>>small to accept the fitting without too much water being left standing.
>>>>
>>>>The other day we had a deluge and I had 6 inches of water in the
>>lazzerette
>>>>and a couple inches in the bilge.  It took me about 45 minutes to clear
it
>>>>all out. I checked the next day and the lazz was dry and the bilge was
>>still
>>>>seaping some water (from the lazz?, I checked all the hatches and other
>>>>cabin related areas and found them to be dry and tight).  Today we had
>>>>another brief but very hard rain.  I just checked and found a pint or so
>>in
>>>>the lazz.
>>>>
>>>>I have had my boat set on the trailer with the bow up and now with the
bow
>>>>down (cockpit seats are nearly level).  I think with with bow up, there
>>was
>>>>so much water flowing to the stern that the drains didn't have a chance.
>>>>With the cockpit seats closer to level, I am hoping to give the drains a
>>>>little extra time to flush.
>>>>
>>>>I too am looking at some form of gasket material around the lazz hatch. 
>>Let
>>>>me know what you come up with.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>Todd Z.
>>>>Phillips, WI
>>>>
>>>>On 5/30/07, Rory Orkin <roryorkin at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Never thought of that.. I would think that if the hose is smaller than
>>>>> the
>>>>> input or output then it could reduce the flow causing a backup. I
>>>>> would
>>>>> not
>>>>> want to be fooling with the through hulls though myself.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hank-5 wrote:
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Rory,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I think my boat has the same problem, but I intend to tackle it a
>>>>> little
>>>>> > different.  My drain fittings and hoses are rather small and I plan
>>>>> to
>>>>> > install larger fittings and hoses so the water won't be able to
>>>>> build
>>>>> up.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Hank
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > On 5/29/07, Rory Orkin <roryorkin at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Not presumptuous at all but yes I did exactly that. There is only
>>>>> about
>>>>> a
>>>>> >> 1
>>>>> >> inch lip in the lazarette. The hatch does overlap that but there is
>>>>> at
>>>>> >> least
>>>>> >> a 1/2" gap there which of course will allow water in if the water
>>>>> build
>>>>> >> up
>>>>> >> is greater than the aprox 1 inch molded in lip at the lazarette.
>>>>> This
>>>>> is
>>>>> >> why
>>>>> >> I was exploring some kind of weather stripping .. I am hoping that
>>>>> >> perhaps
>>>>> >> leveling the boat or perhaps a slight bit of forward angle will
>>>>> stop
>>>>> the
>>>>> >> flooding around the lazarette cover.. Since this does not seem to
>>>>> be
>>>>> a
>>>>> >> widespread problem then hopefully that will be the answer. Since
>>>>> Rummy
>>>>> >> says
>>>>> >> his is a little bow heavy and leans that way normally then that
>>>>> could
>>>>> be
>>>>> >> the
>>>>> >> answer. Of course we have not had rain here for 2-1/2
>>>>> >> weeks the problem has not been a problem lately :-) Thanks for the
>>>>> reply.
>>>>> >>                                             Rory
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Woten wrote:
>>>>> >> >
>>>>> >> >
>>>>> >> > Rory,
>>>>> >> >
>>>>> >> > It may be presumptuous of me to ask this, but have you dried out
>>>>> your
>>>>> >> lazz
>>>>> >> > entirely, closed up the lazz, actually pointed a hose on and
>>>>> around
>>>>> >> just
>>>>> >> > the
>>>>> >> > lazz cover and the immediate area, dumped water on it hard, and
>>>>> found
>>>>> >> > water in
>>>>> >> > your lazz?
>>>>> >> >
>>>>> >> > Dave
>>>>> >> >
>>>>> >> >
>>>>> >> >
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