[Rhodes22-list] Window replacement update - done

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Mon Jun 8 07:48:19 EDT 2015


   Larry,
   Do you have a thru-hull in the bilge? I'd like to see pics.
   Todd T.
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   brevity.

   The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

     My boat also had the pump-out capped. We still have active
     thru-hulls for
     the sink and the bilge
     Larry
     Makai
     Sarasota
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     Not sure about Graham's boat but Fretless has two thru-hulls. One
     is the
     sink. The other is because she was originally had a porta-potty
     that could
     be emptied via the deck pump-out or pumped overboard. Not legal
     anywhere we
     sail, so we just capped it.
     Mary Lou
     1991 R22 Fretless
     Recycled 1998
     now in the water
     Rock Hall, MD
     At 11:20 PM 6/6/2015, you wrote:
     >Nice job Graham. One question. Why two thru hulls at the
     waterline?
     >
     >Jerry Lowe
     >
     >
     >
     >
     >
     > > Graham,
     > >
     > > Wow! It looks great! I love the shape of the window, especially
     the
     > > sloped leading edge. Very attractive design. I am so glad that
     all
     > > went well.
     > >
     > > We need a via from the inside.
     > >
     > > Mike
     > > s/v Windlass ('91)
     > > Nissequogue River, NY
     > >
     > >
     > > -----Original Message-----
     > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
     > > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The
     Rhodes
     > > 22 Email List
     > > Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2015 9:30 PM
     > > To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
     > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Window replacement update - done
     > >
     > > So I screwed up my courage and installed the starboard window
     today.
     > > In the end I was satisfied with the outcome but along the way I
     > > thought at one point that I had an unmitigated disaster on my
     hands.
     > >
     > > I applied the double-sided tape to the cabin leaving 1/2 inch
     > > between the tale and where the edge of the acrylic panel for
     the
     > > sealant, applied the sealant (see picture attached) and pressed
     on
     > > the glass. I had my wife help by anchoring the bottom aft
     corner in
     > > alignment with the moulded in ledge and then I wrapped the
     glass
     > > into place going forward. When I got to the front I checked
     back and
     > > discovered that my wife thought she was supposed to place the
     glass
     > > on the top of the ledge instead of on the face of the cabin
     side so
     > > the whole thing was badly misaligned and the aft part of the
     window
     > > was not even touching the cabin side - my nightmare scenario.
     > >
     > > Lesson one, don't assume that your helper understands what you
     intend.
     > >
     > > Contrary to what I expected, I was able to pull the glass off
     and
     > > reposition it properly. It took a lot of force but it did
     separate
     > > cleanly.
     > > Fortunately
     > > I had pressed the tape firmly onto the cabin using a roller
     before I
     > > applied the sealant but I had not yet pressed the glass into
     the
     > > tape firmly. The second attempt, aided by some colourful
     language
     > > did the trick.
     > >
     > > Lesson two: The tape is not entirely unforgiving when pressure
     has
     > > not been applied. I was very very lucky this time.
     > >
     > > Lesson three: The tape is amazingly tenacious. Once pressed
     into
     > > place I did not need to use the clamps that I had devised to
     hold
     > > the glass in place while the sealant cured.
     > >
     > > Lesson four: A white boat with black sealant is a potential
     > > disaster. I masked back 2 feet from the edge of the glass and
     > > changed my plastic gloves repeatedly but I still had black goo
     > > everywhere - including my face.
     > > Fortunately, as long as you get to it before it cures it can be
     removed.
     > > For
     > > the port side I will increase the area that I mask off and have
     a
     > > place away from the boat where I can put tools down.
     > >
     > > Lesson five: Removing the protective covering from the inside
     after
     > > the glass was installed was easy. I could pull up the edge with
     my
     > > fingernail and then pull the paper off in one piece. Having
     painted
     > > over the paper I had worried that it might be difficult to peel
     the
     > > paper off but the paint turned out to have no effect.
     > >
     > > It feels like a solid installation but only time will tell.
     > > Hopefully it won't spring off overnight.
     > >
     > > Now that I have gone through this once, hopefully the port side
     will
     > > go smoother and with lest anxious anticipation.
     > >
     > > Given the cost of ports and the problem of installing them so
     they
     > > don't leak, I am satisfied with this fix - about $300 total for
     both
     > > sides. The bonus is that the window openings are considerably
     larger
     > > than the original ports.
     > >
     > > I have attached a picture of the finished product.
     > >
     > >
     > > Graham
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