[Rhodes22-list] Tiller Repair Question

[Wally Buck]

Capt R.

Thanks, I have an epoxy syringe but the split is so narrow it will not fit 
far in the crack. I had planned on using the syringe from both sides but I 
am not sure if epoxy will reach the middle areas.

I had a leak in my wooden sailboat (Rhodes Bantam) and the syringe was to 
large for this repair as well. I drilled several small holes in the crack 
and injected epoxy in the holes and along the crack. It worked well but I 
don't want to do this to my tiller. That is why I was thinking of using a 
screw from the bottom (hidden from view) in addition to epoxy.

As to cleaning out the inside of the split; unless I widen the split that is 
pretty much impossible. It really is narrow. I was able to get the tip of a 
razor knife in the crack and cut away the old adhesive. I then drizzled 
inside the crack two coats of a Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. I have used 
this as a pre-coat on my wooden boat and it is great stuff. If there is any 
rot inside the crack this stuff will seal it.

Maybe I will have to reconsider drilling some tiny holes for injection 
points .....

Thanks and good luck sselling your R22. I don't know anyone in the market at 
this time.

Good Luck,

Wally







>From: CaptRHardt@cs.com
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tiller Repair Question
>Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:28:30 EST
>
>Use a syringe to inject the epoxy into the split.Be sure to clean out the
>split area well.Epoxy never works as a final coating because it has no
>protection in it for ultraviolet.Capt Rich PS I have 2 tillers to sand and
>varnish on my Maine Cat 22,also am thinking of selling my1984 Rhodes 22.Is 
>a
>project at this point,$1700.00 if you know anyone int. let me know.
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