[Rhodes22-list] Leaky Rhodes

[David Bradley]

Steve, one additional place to check - be sure there is silicone
sealant around the chain plates where they poke through the cabin roof
or deck.

Dave


On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 12:48 PM, stan <stan at rhodes22.com> 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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