[Rhodes22-list] Transom thru hull drains

[Saroj]

Brad,

I want to thank you for your detailed explanation of maintaining these
drains.  My seat drain is broken and I will need to do this same procedure
to my Rhodes this spring.  I had no idea what to do about it.  This seems so
clear.  Definitely needs to be added to the archives for future reference by
others.

What an incredible group this is!

Saroj

----- Original Message -----
From: "brad haslett" <flybrad@yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Transom thru hull drains


> Bob,
>
> I replaced both transom thru-the-hull drains as well
> as the seat drains because they were brittle.  One had
> already cracked and filled the lazaret with rainwater
> twice.  I chose to go 1/8" oversize with 1 and 1/8
> drains but the original size would be fine.  Try and
> cut as much sealant away from both sides as possible
> with a razor.  You may get lucky and find the sealant
> isn't holding much anyway.  Remove the nut from the
> backside of the drain (inside the lazaret).  I gave it
> some gentle persuation with a hammer from inside the
> lazaret but if you do it the way a professional would
> you should use a bolt and gently apply pressure from
> outside against blocks placed against the transom.
> Frankly the hammer works quite well. I don't know the
> exact thickness but its thick, you won't damage the
> boat. The hole should be smooth.  If it isn't you need
> to make a repair or go oversize.  Replace with a good
> polyurethane caulk. Make sure you get a good bead
> around both sides and squeeze out the excess, then
> wipe away.  The port drain (if your boat is like mine)
> will have to be trimmed to fit next to the motor
> mount.  A grinder, file, or good knife with some
> patience will do the trick.  Now is a good time to
> replace the drain hose as well.  They get brittle as
> well and build up resistance internally as well as
> kink if the bend radius is too great.  Home Depot or
> Lowes both have hose if your marine supply doesn't.
> Hope that helps.
>