[Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge

Bob Keller r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com
Fri Jul 27 21:34:19 EDT 2012 

That is my guess too.  If it is going aft it is likely going to the cockpit where it will drain out easily...BK
 > Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:07:19 -0400
> From: retiredtoby at gmail.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge
> 
> Thanks! Charles, I will check that out. It should be easy enough to confirm
> ( I hope).
> 
> On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM, Charles Nieman
> <blue66corvette at hotmail.com>wrote:
> 
> >
> > I'm going to guess that the bilge pumps to the space under the seat.then
> > flows on the deck to the cockpit drain..... just guessing
> >
> > Don't have any guess on the infiltration question
> >
> > C
> >
> >
> > > Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:31:55 -0400
> > > From: retiredtoby at gmail.com
> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge
> > >
> > > 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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