[Rhodes22-list] Cracks in Cement Ballast

[stan]

cement ballast has not been used in Rhodes boat for 20 or 30 years (it was 
discontinued when other builders stopped using it)   but cracks in any 
formulated ballast have nothing to do with leakage and anyone thinking they 
can stop what they think is leakage from below the water line are wasting 
their time by tackling cracks they see anywhere inside the hull.

ss

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <R22RumRunner at aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cracks in Cement Ballast


> Ed and John,
> Cracks in the ballast may or may not be a problem. I would explore further
> on the outside of the centerboard trunk looking for any cracks in the 
> glass
> or  delamination. I would use something to tap on the hull looking for
> voids which  will make a much different sound.
> If the boat is a northern boat (you didn't say where it was located) it
> might be an indication of frost freeze cycles. OR, it could be nothing at 
> all.
> If you have a friend or know someone that knows a lot about boats, you
> might ask  for help. Also, depending where you and the boat are located, 
> you
> might get a  local Rhodie to help with the inspection.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 8/3/2009 8:29:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jsbudda at verizon.net writes:
>
>
> Hi  Ed,
>
> The boat you're looking at may or may not be repairable depending  on the
> type and extent of the damage. Does the boat currently float? As  always
> pictures can help in damage assesment.
>
> Glad ta meet  ya!
>
> John Shulick
> s/v Delilah (71)
>
>
> Edward-58  wrote:
>>
>> Hi All:
>> I recently found a 1983 R22 for sale  that I was told that under the
>> floor boards the cement ballast had  cracks in it.
>> How and why does this happen? Is it a common occurrence,  even in newer
>> boats?
>> Should it be sailed as is, or has this  become a project boat?
>> If it's a project boat, what would be involved  in repairing it?
>> Thanks in advance for the info.
>>  Ed
>>
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