[Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge

Cary Tolbert retiredtoby at gmail.com
Fri Jul 27 13:31:55 EDT 2012


UPDATE!!!
I sponged the bilge area and fanned it dry. Water seemed to be seeping from
around the heavy nylon piece that supports the mast.
I checked the V berth section and it was dry. Across from the head and
under the seat there is an access area. I stuck my hand in back toward the
center and sure enough there was a puddle of water. Turned out to be about
a gallon. I removed this water, so now I start anew.
The water tank is empty... not a source of contention and the area was dry.
So now I know that the previous owner who  blamed the leaky water tank
hoses' was misinformed.  What ever it is must be an OLD problem and was the
source of the rotted floor section in the head.
ONE, what is in this area that could cause a slow leak? TWO, the hose from
the bilge pump goes toward the stern. I have not been able to follow it
yet, but it does NOT connect to the drain in the sink area. I have found no
moist areas anywhere in the cabin area or cockpit area.
Now it obvious that there two problems to address. water entry and where
does the bilge pump too.
Sorry guys, I know I'm a novice with limited knowledge about boats but I
will work to correct the problems with your help and experience.
Thanks!
Cary
Radford,VA



On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 10:01 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Fresh water, that kinda shortens the possible points of entry. Centerboard
> cap and also the pennant hose are the two most likely suspects. Getting
> those  areas bone dry and then sprinkling a little talcum powder in those
> areas
> will  give you a good shot at finding the point of entry. Either way it's a
> pain. Good  luck.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 7/27/2012 9:35:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> retiredtoby at gmail.com writes:
>
> Thanks  for the info. I have a lot to look for on the boat.
> Bob and Cathy...... the  boat sat on a 10-15 degree angle - bow up for
> about
> two months before  launch. When repairing the water tank problem
> I had to replace the flooring  in the head area. Water from the leaking
> tank
> had seeped into that area and  over time destroyed the flooring in the
> Head.
> Rob..... The Laz. was  dry.
> This is two votes for around the centerboard area.
> Rummy...... I am  on a lake and did remove some water into a clear plastic
> jar. The color did  appear to be the same as the lake water.
>
> ##########  Does anybody  know where the bilge pump, pumps the water too?
> My
> hose is clear PVC  tubing.###########
> THANKS for the input.
> Back to the boat with a  flashlight and a sponge.
> Cary
> Radford,VA
> Whisper
>
> On Fri, Jul  27, 2012 at 8:51 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I know  this is going to sound bad to some people, but is it salt water
> or
> >  fresh water? Assuming you are in a salt water area.
> >
> >  Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 7/27/2012 8:33:34 A.M.  Eastern Daylight Time,
> > rlowe at vt.edu writes:
> >
> >  Cary,
> > I saw your boat in the water last night.  Looks good!   Congratulations!
> >
> > Pump all the water out and even sponge out  any  remaining and see if it
> > comes back.  Did you have any  water in it when  you launched?  I had
> some
> > rain
> >  water in mine that took a while to works  it's way out.
> >
> >  Typical areas to look for with no weather events are  around the
> >  centerboard cap and around the cockpit drain hose.  Take a  look in  the
> > laz and see if
> > any water is there or if it's leaking  abound the  hose. Any other below
> the
> > waterline through hulls on  your boat? Check those  too. - rob
> >
> >
> >  ________________________________________
> > From:   rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >  [rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On  Behalf Of Cary Tolbert [
> >  retiredtoby at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 26,  2012 5:53  PM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject:  [Rhodes22-list]  Fwd: water in the bilge
> >
> > ----------  Forwarded message  ----------
> > From: Cary Tolbert  <retiredtoby at gmail.com>
> > Date: Thu,  Jul 26, 2012 at 5:24  PM
> > Subject: water in the bilge
> > To:   rhodes22-list-request at rhodes22.org
> >
> >
> > First  time!
> >
> > Just put my  86 in the water on Sunday. Thursday I  noticed water in the
> > bilge ( about 2  inches). I checked the pump  and yes it does work.
> > Haven't moved the boat  from the slip and  have not had any heavy
> weather.
> > So my question to you   experienced Rhodies is: where should I check to
> see
> > where the water  is  entering the boat.
> > The water tank is empty as I emptied it  when I first  purchased the boat
> > and
> > also replaced the  OLD lines both to and from the  tank, but have not
> > refilled it  yet.
> > The laz. is dry.
> > Any thought or   experiences?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Cary  Tolbert
> >  Radford,VA
> > Whisper
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