[Rhodes22-list] Replace center board line

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Slim
According to a recent post from the elusive Stan; the gasket will last forever. I don't think there is anything special about the line; just get a similar size and strength, taking a piece to West Marine or any boat supply store should be able to match. Best advice, don't remove the cap with the boat in the water, the top is below the water line (unless you are trying to test the positive flotation aspect of your boat). I don't think the torque of the bolts is measured, just don't over tighten, start by working opposite sides in alternating fashion to apply as even compression as possible. 

Good luck

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Charles Nieman
sv Daydream
98 R 22


> On Sep 22, 2015, at 12:35 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello dear Rhodies -- My name is Steve Alm ("Slim") and I live in
> Minneapolis, MN and also in Menomonie, WI. I was an active list user for
> quite a few years back before many of us migrated to Facebook. I've had my
> R22 for about 17 years and it needs some attention. The centerboard control
> line is getting frayed where it always meets the cleat when all the way up
> so I want to replace it before it breaks and I'd have no way to raise it. I
> guess then I'd have a fixed keel boat, No?
> 
> I've emailed Stan for a trunk gasket and possibly the line itself. I don't
> know exactly what kind of line this is. It's stiffer than the stuff I see
> at West Marine so I don't really know what to ask for, or if it's even
> critical.
> 
> Have any of y'all ever done this? I'd love some advice or tips on the
> procedure. For instance, when you put all the trunk screws back in, do you
> need to use a torque wrench to get them all the same? Gasket sealer
> brand/type?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
> Slim
> SV Fandango
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Rod Ellner <rodellner at icloud.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi List!
>> 
>> This is from Mary (Rod’s wife).   I am sending this, as Slim (Steven Alm)
>> has a Rhodes 22 issue…….and he has been “off da list” for awhile……(and
>> Rummy the Rhodes Guru is no longer with us!)
>> 
>>  Take him “under your wings”!      Thank You!
>> 
>> Mary Ellner
>> s/v Toy Blew
>> St Croix River/WI
>>>> On Sep 22, 2015, at 10:27 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> General Boats is listed online in the Exhibitors list, but the Rhodes 22
>> is
>>> not listed in the boat list. Maybe Stan is just bringing groceries  from
>> his
>>> new business.
>>> 
>>> Bob
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Bob Weiss
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