[Rhodes22-list] How bad is my CB plate?

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Brooks...simple solution...first..is your gasket in good condition?, second, do NOT use any sealer, 3. Just drill out each hole in the cb trunk to allow a stainless, 1/4" bolt to pass through. Be sure bolt extends at least 1/2" to 3/4" below trunk flange. Be sure to install washers above and below and snug up each bolt with 1/4" nut. Do this for each bolt, replacing each and every screw. Don't over tighten. 
I had the same problem and actually effected this repair with the boat in the water! The key was to replace only one bolt at a time, tedious and time consuming but a very effective repair. I believe Stan has upgraded all refurbished and new c/b assemblies with this method. Did not leak a drop all season after this happened. I too found water in my cabin above the floor shortly after splashdown and had reworked my c/b in the spring with new blocks and line..but like you, the screws failed to make a tight seal. Bolts and nuts are the key.
Chris Greco
Feel free to call me to discuss if you like. Cell 631-871-6055. I will be in church tomorrow morning but available after 12:30

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> On Jan 17, 2015, at 8:18 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> My "new" 1986/2006 had recent CB work done by marina in CN. They were
> supposed to test it in water. I launched boat after bringing it home, sailed
> it and put it away for night. Next morning, bow was down a foot. After
> bailing, a  friend noticed some of bolts on CB were not tight, causing the
> leakage. After tightening, most of leak disappeared but just kept leaking
> like a quart a day. Several rounds of tightening did not cure leak and I
> stopped, fearing damaging CB plate. 
> 
> Now, several weeks after taking it out of water, I've removed  the CB plate
> and I'm not liking what I'm seeing - appears I should have stopped
> tightening sooner.
> 
> I've enclosed 3 pictures, 1 of trunk, 2 of plate - part that seals against
> rubber.
> 
> The worst places on plate are near the 1.5 " slot in trunk for the knobs (?)
> on CB to slide up and down. The FG between bolt hole and slot is very thin
> and has been damaged - creates a small recessed area rubber might have a
> problem sealing.
> 
> My other concern is that the plate is now deformed at each bolt hole and
> there are stress cracks, some which look like they could let water in.
> 
> I'm considering prepping area and trying to put down some FG resin to seal
> recessed area and small stress cracks.
> 
> So, if you are knowledgeable about this, please take a look at photos let me
> know your recommendations.
> 
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> Brooks Bridges
> 1986/2006 Rhodes 22
> Cambridge, MD
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