[Rhodes22-list] Bilge and centerboard access

[Charles Nieman]

I think everyone knows this, but I would hate for a fellow Rhodie to go forward without someone saying ..... the cap of the centerboard trunk is below the water line.... do all of the repairs, removing etc in dry dock. If you start removing the cap on the water, you will end up testing the positive floatation of the Rhodes ..... just sayin........
 
C
 

> From: r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:40:53 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge and centerboard access
> 
> 
> David,I agree with Rummy in that you should only remove the CB trunk if you have confirmed that there is a leak there and if so, try tightening the bolts first. Removing the trunk is not fun or easy but it is do-able. Also check that there isn't a possible leak in the top of the CB cap. Mine had some old screw holes that were not filled in and it only leaked when underway which made diagnosing the leak very difficult. Once the screw holes were filled the leak disappeared. Use baby powder to find the source of the leak. Good luck!BK
> > From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
> > Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:33:00 -0400
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge and centerboard access
> > 
> > Not exactly screws. More like bolts with nuts and washers. Thousands of 
> > them (Just seems that way) The electric screw gun is a great recommendation. 
> > What I'm seeing is a very new cap gasket. The EPDM is still very black 
> > unlike the whitening of an older material. You might get by with just going 
> > around and making sure all the bolts are snug. Stan doesn't recommend, nor use 
> > any sealer on his installations.
> > 
> > Rummy
> > 
> > 
> > In a message dated 7/30/2012 10:23:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> > bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net writes:
> > 
> > David: Your presumption is correct. It is not a difficult job but a bit 
> > time consuming. Remove as much "stuff" as you can so that you don't find 
> > yourself doing double duty. Lots of screws so have a container or two to 
> > put them in with some labeling. An electric screw driver will simplify the 
> > job.
> > 
> > 
> > Bob on the "NoKaOi 03"
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: David Craft <chsyhkr at gmail.com>
> > To: Rhodes List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
> > Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 5:01 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge and centerboard access
> > 
> > Last post for today.
> > 
> > Here is a shot of our bilge. You can see the top of the centerboard
> > access. I presume we have to dissassemble the step into the cabin and
> > drawer below if you wan to access this fully to replace the line to raise
> > and lower the centerboard......
> > 
> > This might be helpful to others.......
> > 
> > David Craft
> > 89 Recycled 08
> > Coastal NC
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