[Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water

[Lowe, Rob]

David,
I had the same problem with my 76.  I agree that removing the rub rail and caulking the joint is the best fix.  But since my boat was on the water and I was too lazy to remove the rub rail at that point, I just caulked over and under the rub rail strip with a clear caulk.  Not a good a fix as removing the rub rail, but it did stop the leak. - rob


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David,
It sounds like your hull and deck joint are leaking. You would notice wetness in several locations if this is the source. As Bob suggested, make sure your sink hose is intact. If it is the hull to deck joint, you will have to  remove the rubber insert, drill out all of the rivets, clean the joint and then  re caulk using a one part polyurethane (_http://www.bestmaterials.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=1066_
(http://www.bestmaterials.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=1066) ) caulking.  It will flex, but seals tightly and has a working life of ten to fifteen years  with direct exposure to the elements. When caulking the joint (per Stan's  advice) use a forward motion to force the caulk into the joint, not a trailing  motion as you would a window or door trim. Replace the rub rail and insert the  rivets. If available, a good pneumatic (air) riveter works wonders as there  are a lot of rivets. 
Replace the rubber insert and you should be water  tight.
A good nuts and bolts supplier (or try the Internet) will have  the correct rivets. You won't find them in a hardware store.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 10/27/2012 9:23:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chsyhkr at gmail.com writes:

Greetings,

We took our Rhodes out for a spin yesterday on  the Pamlico Sound of NC.

Nice winds early followed by strong winds and  2-3 chop by lunch.

We trimmed the sails back but heel quite nicely for  a good while.

In checking the bilge,  I pumped out about 8 gallons  of water.  The bilge is there for a reason, but it seems too much  water is coming in from cutting through heavy chop.

There are gaps  between the deck and hull.  Should these be filled or just let the  bilge do it's job, or as my wife prefers sail in calmer water......

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Regards,

David B. Craft
Greensboro,  NC
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