[Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water

[Stephen Staum]

I have stayed w my 1st Rhodes (s/v Carol Lee) @ Salem Willows twice. Where are you?

Stephen 

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On Oct 29, 2012, at 11:46 AM, "Jim Connolly" <jbconnolly at comcast.net> wrote:

> Stephen
> 
> Sail out of Salem.  Boat and I winter in Boxborough.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Stephen Staum
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:57 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water
> 
> Jim, Where are you located & where do you sail?
> 
> Stephen Staum
> Needham, MA
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:45 AM, "Jim Connolly" <jbconnolly at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> Unless you are sure it's the rub rail, I suggest checking the sink 
>> drain hose.  Mine had cracked on the bottom outboard side where it was 
>> hard to see.  I found it by accident.  I store an empty plastic bucket 
>> under the sink, and found the bucket to be full of water, and
> investigated.
>> 
>> Weather here 25 miles WNW Boston light rain, breezy 5-10 mph from
> northeast.
>> Don't expect any excitement until tonight, even though I got the day 
>> off work.  Good luck to all.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Jim Connolly
>> s/v Inisheer
>> '85 recycled '03
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
>> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:17 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of 
>> R22RumRunner at aol.com
>> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 7:49 AM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water
>> 
>> 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......
>> 
>> --
>> Regards,
>> 
>> David B. Craft
>> Greensboro,  NC
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