[Rhodes22-list] Inspecting V-berth area for water

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Brooks:
Given you experience with the leaking gasket and the fact that there is
still some minor leakage after tightening the bolts, I think I would be
inclined to take the cap off, reform the gasket, check for smooth matching
surfaces and then reinstall. I don't think it should take excessive pressure
on the bolts to stop leakage nor would that be desirable, and I would worry
that even a small amount of leakage might increase with time. The fact that
it leaked badly at one point raises the possibility that foreign material is
lodged in the joint and as it decomposes the leak might intensify.

>From what I have read, but never tried, (others with direct experience might
weigh in here) a neoprene gasket can be reformed by boiling it in water for
a few minutes or possibly leaving it in a hot sun for awhile. At any rate,
assuring myself that the surfaces of the housing and the cap are smooth (no
pits or bumps) and the gasket is seated properly and the bolts are tightened
evenly and in a pattern working from the centre to the ends, would give me
some peace of mind.

Graham 


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Hi All,

Been off the list getting boat ready and launched here in Cambridge, MD. 

Last Fall I launched my '86/2006 newly purchased R22, sailed it, put away
for night, returned next morning to find water up to cushions in V-berth.
Improperly installed CB cap was culprit and appears I've fixed it - see a
little water on rubber gasket but no accumulation in bilge. Water seems to
be less all the time. (After launch, I had to tighten several bolts quite a
bit more so think path for water created while loose.)

As I'm looking at solar charger mounted on FG flotation area the V-berth
cushions sit on, I noticed "historic" mounting holes in tank that could have
let water into this forward flotation. Can't be much but would like to look.

Boat is ever so slightly bow down (I think) but right now have 80 lb less on
stern (trolling motor vs 9.8 4-cycle).

I don't see any inspection port. Any ideas?

One thought: Drill small holes front and back and push a pointy wooden dowel
down till it stops and look for dampness. I'll choose a hole size easily
plugged.

Brooks
Cambridge MD
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