[Rhodes22-list] Back On The List

[Luis Guzman]

Hello everyone,

I'm back on the list after a couple of years of absence. 

I had some personal and health problems and had my boat on the trailer all this 
time, but it is time to get back on the water.

I have to paint the bottom and repair the centerboard trunk's cap. It has a 
crack and a little bit of water gets in. I removed all 52 bolts only to find out 
that it had been sealed with something that looks like 3M 5200. So, this is 
going to be a pain in the neck to remove.

Somebody told me that this epoxy actually softens when heated above 120 F and to 
use a heat gun to heat it and carefully lift the cap a bit at a time. I'll try 
that this coming weekend.

Also, I need to get an engine as my old one won't run anymore and it is so old 
that I do not want to spend any more money on it.

I'm thinking about the Tohatsu 8 hp, 20" Shaft, Tiller, Rope/Electric start. Any 
comments on this? Luis A. Guzmán II
S/V Coincidence
1983 Rhodes 22
Bradenton, FL