[Rhodes22-list] Deck Joint repair question

[Jesse Shumaker]

Thanks for the photos Graham.  One of your photos sparked another question,
did you tackle the paint job for the top sides yourself?  It looks like it
came out very well.  If I recall correctly from a previous post, you
addressed some issues on the bottom, then applied an epoxy barrier coat
before putting on bottom paint.  I think that post was when you explained
your "boat gallows" setup to hoist the boat.  I wasn't sure if you painted
the top sides yourself as well.

Jesse

On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 8:36 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Can't say I have many pictures of the fix for the hull-deck joint repair
> but have attached what I have. As I mentioned before I cut back the flange
> on the upper liner so I could get access to the inside joint which I then
> filled with thickend epoxy and covered with several layers of fiberglass
> cloth. That made the whole boat more rigid and certainly stopped any leaks
> but, like most of what I did, was grand overkill.
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> I used simple tools to remove the old sealant after removing the old rub
> rail. I don't think it is possible to remove the rub rail without
> destroying it. The new rub rail was made by Tessilmayer. The new rail cap
> goes over a track that was screwed and riveted through the joint. Why did I
> use both screws and rivets? God knows.
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
> Of Jesse Shumaker
> Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2022 8:35 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Deck Joint repair question
>
> I've been following this thread with interest since I had wondered about
> the hull to deck joint and what would be involved in resealing it if I ever
> had to do that.  Since a few people have been down this road, I wonder if
> Chuy, Graham, or others have any photos of this project in progress.
> Rodney, it will be good to hear how your project turns out.
>
> Jesse Shumaker
> S/V Zephyr
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> On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 12:05 PM chuy carreon <chcarreon at cox.net> wrote:
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> > Great idea on the 3m 4200. I removed the aluminum guard rail with care
> and
> > drilled out the rivets. Most were decomposed. I used aluminum bolts and
> > locking nuts with a washer. Used plenty of 4200. I think now I should
> have
> > used stainless steel with a new guard rail. But even now do not know what
> > that would have been.  All is holding well.
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Chuy
> > 1987 AfterMath
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> > > On March 25, 2022 at 11:34 AM RODNEY BROWN <rnelson204 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> > > 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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