[Rhodes22-list] Cracks in Cement Ballast

[BillPolt]

 Hi Ed, I too just purchased (2 months ago) an 82 Rhodes 22 knowing that it
had hull damage below the water line. In talking to the service manager
where it had been stored on the hard for two years, he said that ANY damage
can be fixed with time & patience! His suggestion was to repair hull damage
from the inside first. Removing cabinetry & panels first. He said not to be
to fussy there as it will be covered by the cabinets & panels, then repair
the outer hull using West Marine epoxy products. There you will have to be
more carefull as to finish, etc. He indicated that this hull had been
dropped sometime before the previous owner took posession and that it was
not a real good patch job. I emailed Stan w/hull # but I guess they do not
track the older boats as to owners, etc. I am hopeful to get the "Sea Cat"
back to her original status & back on the water? Also aware that I can sell
the rigging & trailer for twice what I paid for them, but I like to
"reserrect" things like that. Best of luck-Bill Polt

John Shulick wrote:
> 
> 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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