[Rhodes22-list] Deck joint repair.

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Rummy,
   Thanks for the instructions.  I have a very good idea of the process.

Happy Holidays,

Chuy


---- The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote: 
> Chuy,
> I'm a little short on time, but I will try to detail the procedure the best 
>  I can. 
> Remove the rubber insert from the rub rail. In most cases it has  
> deteriorated enough that you will want to replace it with new. Having removed  the 
> insert you have found the pop rivets which you will have to drill out in  
> order to remove them. Most of the rivet will fall into the interior of the boat  
> and you will continue to find them for several years. After drilling all  
> the rivets out you will clean the deck joint (area between the two surfaces)  
> with something small enough to remove the hardened and worthless caulking. 
> The  cleaner the joint is, the better. I recommend and used on my boat a one 
> part  polyurethane sealant called NP1. It is manufactured by a company 
> called  Sonolastic and is primarily used in roofing applications so it has great 
>  adherence and weathering properties. It will stick to anything and can be 
> easily  found through Google.
> Now comes the really important part, filling the voids in the seam. Using a 
>  caulking gun, you will squeeze the trigger as you push the gun forward, 
> driving  the caulk into the seam. This is reverse as to how you normally apply 
> caulk, but  you want to fill all the voids. Once the seam has been sealed, 
> replace the  rivets which you have purchased from an industrial nuts and 
> bolts supply house  and attach the rub rail. Count the holes before going and 
> add 10% just because.  Do not try to find them at a hardware store, they 
> don't have them.  I used  a hand operated pop rivet gun, but I would recommend 
> purchasing a pneumatic or  electric gun to save wear and tear on your hands 
> and arms.
> Simply sealing the top and bottom edge of the rub rail doesn't do squat for 
>  stopping water infiltration and besides, it looks crappy.
> Good luck and if you have any further questions don't hesitate to  ask.
>  
> Rummy
>  
>  
> In a message dated 12/8/2014 12:52:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
> 
> Rummy,
> Searched list but did not find any material  on your deck join repair.  I 
> would appreciate if you could  repost.
> 
> Chuy
> 
> 
> ---- The Rhodes 22 Email List  <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote: 
> > Chuy,
> > If you search  the list archives you will find a post from me detailing 
> the  
> >  easy resealing of the deck joint. If you can't find it, let me know and 
> I  
> > will  repost to the list. It's a not to difficult repair, but if  not 
> done 
> > correctly,  you will find yourself doing it all over  again.
> >  
> > Rummy
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