[Rhodes22-list] Deck Joint repair question

[Richard Arking]

Please see the current issue, April 2022, of
Practical Sailor p 6 for “More  Reports of3M 4000 UV Failures”.  This is
based on PS’s own long term tests and numerous reports to PS by boat
owners.  3M has offered no explanation to PS except that 4200 has (or will
be) reformulated.  Since there is no mention of a recall, I would not buy
4200 from existing stocks. PS has suggested Sika 291 as an alternative.

On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 11:34 AM RODNEY BROWN <rnelson204 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who replied. Ive ordered some 3m 4200 and will attempt
> the easier route up the mountain before I start taking a bunch of stuff
> apart.  I’ll report back in when its complete and Ive had time to test her
> out.
>
> Have a great weekend all,
>
> Rodney
>
> > On Mar 25, 2022, at 10:24 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Rodney,
> > I had a similar problem with my first Rhodes.  I just got a chalk gun
> and chalked around the joint as best I could.  Problem solved.  Don't use a
> silicon chalk as you'll never get of off if you need to.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of R
> Brown
> > Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:30 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Deck Joint repair question
> >
> > Hope everyone is having a great week.  I purchased my Rhodes in Jan, and
> the owner mentioned that he was planning on resealing the deck joint this
> year (she leaks a little water on the starboard side galley are when the
> gunwales are buried). The search function lead to me to a few threads on
> this topics, but left me with questions.  (My boat was built in 2001)
> >
> >
> > A. What to parts should I expect to replace?   I’ve read mention of
> drilling out rivets when resealing the joint.
> >
> > Some one mentioned replacing rivets with bolts. Are there thoughts about
> the pros and cons of bolt vs. rivets?
> > Does anyone have a suggestion on what size rivets I’ll need? Also, where
> is a good source to purchase them?
> > Should I plan on replacing the rub rail while doing this?
> >
> > B. How much time should I budget for this repair?
> >
> > C. Lastly, would anyone be willing to talk live to share the experience
> on this repair.  If so my cell is 405-496-5533
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance for helping this rookie out.
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Rodney
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