[Rhodes22-list] Centerboard Question

Todd Tavares tavares0947 at gmail.com
Mon May 3 11:30:29 EDT 2021


I see Rogers reply in black to the quoted email text in red...

Todd T.

tavares0947 at gmail.com

On Mon, May 3, 2021, 10:01 AM ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:

> Rob,
>
> It looks like the server stripped out my bold red text replies and
> substituted plain text.  My replies are mixed in with the original post;
> but, not highlighted in any way.  It certainly makes it hard to read.  I
> won’t try that again!  It’s kind of a shame because I’ve found responding
> to multiple questions in a different color in the same document is very
> easy and effective.  But, apparently our server doesn’t support it.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 3, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Roger,
> > I'm not seeing your replies to Jim's post??  - Rob
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 8:54 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Centerboard Question
> >
> > Hi Jim,
> >
> > I added my replies in red to your original post.
> >
> > Roger Pihlaja
> > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> >
> > Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> Windows 10
> >
> > From: JimIggy<mailto:zooba72 at hotmail.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:28 AM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Centerboard Question
> >
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I’m a new owner of a 1988 Rhodes 22, and I’m in the process of assessing
> the
> > condition and identifying requirements for launching.   The boat has been
> > sitting for about 8 years – It was shrink wrapped and appears to be in
> > descent condition.  The boat is on a trailer, and my centerboard is
> > currently retracted.   From the cockpit, there is a line in front of the
> > cabin entrance that I’m assuming raises and lowers the board.   I’m
> unable
> > to verify this because it appears that the centerboard is being
> obstructed
> > by one of the trailer rollers.  Yes, the line is called the “centerboard
> pennant”.
> > The line that controls the centerboard
> > looks kind of old, but I’m not sure whether I should dismantle the cabin
> to
> > replace it – My primary concern is the cap seal and gasket.    Are these
> > common sources for leaks ?  The centerboard hangs down ~3 ft below the
> keel
> > when it is lowered.  If the trailer didn’t hold it up, it would drag on
> the road!
> > In addition, when retrieving the boat onto the trailer, it is very
> helpful to  leave
> > the centerboard down about a foot.  The centerboard will engage with the
> > trailer keel rollers, thus helping to center the boat on the trailer.
> The trailer
> > rollers will cause the centerboard to retract at the appropriate point
> in the
> > retrieval operation as the boat comes up onto the trailer.  It’s very
> slick!
> > The centerboard pennant runs in a block on the trailing edge of the
> center-
> > board.  The run is very fair and the pennant is protected from the
> elements by the
> > centerboard well.  Inspect the part of the pennant that you can see.  As
> long
> > as it’s not fraying, it’s very unlikely the unseen part of the pennant
> has an issue.
> > I would try launching the boat and lowering the centerboard to see
> whether it
> > operates smoothly before I just replaced it.  When the centerboard is
> lowered,
> > you should dive under the boat and check the side-to-side play in the
> centerboard.
> > Excess side-to-side play indicates a worn centerboard pivot.  Fixing
> this issue will
> > require removing the centerboard.  Replacing the pennant or removing the
> center-
> > board involves removing about 24 screws on the cap to gain access to the
> > centerboard well.  There should be a gasket; but, on some boats, the cap
> may be
> > sealed with silicone RTV.  Whether your boat has a gasket or silicone
> RTV, it is very
> > important you get the cap sealed when you put it back together.  This
> cap is below
> > the waterline and you will get a leak into the bilge if it’s not
> properly sealed.  It’s
> > enough of a royal PITA; that, I wouldn’t mess with it unless I had more
> evidence.
> >
> > Another question if someone has time - In the cockpit, it appears that
> the
> > table mount has been replaced with a round access hatch.  When I open
> that,
> > I just see foam.   Is that normal ?    Yes, there is floatation foam
> under the cockpit
> > and that inspection port is located where there should be a table mount.
> > Behind the access panel (old table
> > mount), in the rear of the cockpit is a drain which has a hose attached
> that
> > runs out the bottom of the boat.  I just want confirmation that’s normal
> and
> > that I’m not missing any parts ?   I would think I would want a screen or
> > something covering that to prevent clogs.  NO!  You don’t want a screen
> or anything
> > else that might get clogged and slow down the cockpit drain.
> >
> > I’ve got a ton of questions - I’ve downloaded every Rhodes related
> > PDF/Document that I can find on the Internet.   Does anyone know if
> there is
> > a schematic available for the boat ?   or a full parts list ?    Any
> > information, suggestions would be most welcomed.    Attaching a few pics
> >
> > Thank you in advance.
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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