[Rhodes22-list] Wow Michael W knows how to get response... about the Leaky Rhodes

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Michael W:

You got his attention... Keep in mind it is hot and humid in Edenton, no
need to turn up the heat.

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Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
Definition:  "Bar: Long, low-lying navigational hazard, usually awash, found
at river mouths and harbor entrances, where it is composed of sand or mud,
and ashore, where it is made of mahogany or some other dark wood. Sailors
can be found in large numbers around both."




stanleyl wrote:
> 
> Steve,
> 
> caught this thread
> 
> make sure you tell them you did not want a recycled boat so bought a used
> as 
> is one.
> 
> and listen to Michael W, he's a wise guy and may be on target when he says 
> look at the cb line pennant opening in the cockpit - if the cb hose is not 
> connected to this fitting a good part of the rain water collected at the 
> cockpit seat level will drain directly into the cabin.  that can be a lot
> of 
> water.
> 
> thanks Michael.
> 
> ss
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 12:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Leaky Rhodes
> 
> 
>> Steve,
>>
>> First, rain water does enter the cabin from many sources.  Now, an aside 
>> to
>> Stan (cover your ears): WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE
>> PROBLEM!  JUST TELL HIM YOU'RE TOO BUSY, NOW!
>>
>> Ok, sorry about that, Steve.  Back to GBI customer service representative
>> style.  Where is the water?  If it is in the bilge under the cabin floor,
>> check the following sites for leaks:
>>    1.    Properly closed poptop - make sure it is all the way down.
>>    2.    Companionway door - If the wood needs to be replaced or doesn't
>> fit
>>                well it may leak like crazy, especially under the bottom.
>>    3.    Make sure that the boat is tilted to the stern otherwise water 
>> may
>> pool by
>>                the door (in the gutter by the centerboard pennant.) 
>> Also,
>> check the
>>                bedding of the centerboard pennant fitting and hose which
>> both are
>>                located in the cabin, under the step.  They can leak into
>> the cabin.
>>    4.    Check the drains in the cockpit, especially the cockpit seat
>> drains which
>>                may be clogged.  The most common leakage area is the laz
>> when the
>>                seat drains are clogged.  The archives are full of info on
>> replacing the
>>                seat drains with larger fittings.
>> http://www.nabble.com/Cockpit-Drains-to10901814.html#a10901814
>>    5.    Check and/or replace seals on front opening ports.  Sometimes
>> screen
>>                is not seated and port fails to seal.  They also collect
>> water which
>>                will drain through if seals are bad.
>>    6.    Rebed all ports and hardware.  If nobody has already done this,
>> your
>>                mid 80's R22 is long overdue.  Remove, clean and rebed all
>> with a
>>                good quality marine sealant such as 3M 4200, 5200, 
>> Boatlife,
>> etc.
>>                This is not a quick process but is usually worth the time 
>> if
>> done well.
>> http://www.nabble.com/Fred-on-rebedding-ports...-to16222183.html#a16224703
>>
>>
>> If it is in the lazarrete, check the following sites for leaks:
>>    1.    Check the drains in the cockpit, especially the cockpit seat
>> drains which
>>                may be clogged.  The most common leakage area is the laz
>> when the
>>                seat drains are clogged.  The archives are full of info on
>> replacing the
>>                seat drains with larger fittings.
>>    2.    Check the rear of the lazarrette hatch for proper fit and wear.
>> The early
>>                80's boats used a plastic or rubber hinge that may be
>> leaking.
>> 
>> http://www.nabble.com/Laz-leakage-at-the-rear-of-hatch-to10855778.html#a10910323
>>
>> Sometimes it is easiest to close yourself inside the cabin while it is
>> raining (or have an assistant use a garden hose) and watch for leaks. 
>> Good
>> hunting.
>>
>> Mike
>> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>>
>> From: "Linda Scott" <lscott02 at roadrunner.com>Sent: Friday, August 01,
>> 2008
>> 8:48 AM
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I purchased from GB a 1984 Rhodes 22 this spring (used, not recycled.)
>>>
>>> So far I've been pleased with it, but I've been dismayed at the amount
>>> of
>>> rainwater
>>>
>>> that enters around the pop-top and sliding hatch.  I know it's rain
>>> water
>>> in
>>> the boat;
>>>
>>> it leaked phenomenal quantities while it was sitting on its trailer 
>>> before
>>> I
>>> got it in the lake.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Stan suggested I try posting this question to the group, as he's not
>>> familiar with the problem.
>>>
>>> I'd sure appreciate any suggestions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> Granville, Ohio
>>>
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