[Rhodes22-list] Project boats and technical questions

[TN Rhodey]

My 84 has plywood between cockpit floor and phone. I had soft wood due to 
leak in table base. I removed base and drilled numerous holes. I used bent 
nail on drill and other scraping devices to remove wet wood. I used shop vac 
to clear out debris. I poured acetone into all exposed areas to promote 
drying. I then injected a thinned epoxy product into all exposed areas. I 
followed this with expoxy mixed with saw dust. You can use epoxy filler but 
I had the saw dust left over from wooden boat projects. I drilled new holes 
and rebed cockpit table base with 4200. I imagine you could fix foredeck in 
much the same way. The table base covered all the holes I drilled. On the 
foredeck you would need to do some finish work. You also need to to be ready 
to deal with any epoxy that may be coming into cabin. I have heard seran 
wrap with duct tape works. I never checked the for sale boat out so I don't 
know how big a soft spot. It could be real easy .......or maybe not. :-)

Wally


>From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>,"Todd Tavares" 
><sprocket80 at mail.com>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Project boats and technical questions
>Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 08:22:06 -0400
>
>With the revival of interest in the Gulf Coast project boat, I have
>technical questions.
>
>First any boat can be rebuilt; it is just a question of cost, skills,
>manpower and equipment.  So, it just how much this project would cost, how
>long it would take, etc.
>
>Can the hull and deck be separated on a Rhodes 22 without destroying 
>either?
>I suspect that in addition to the screws under the rub rail that there is
>glue, probably 5200, is this correct?
>
>Here is specific question for those who have or are rebuilding a Rhodes 22.
>Are there or is there wood or plywood between the cockpit floor and the
>marine foam.  Or is the foam direct to the cockpit floor.
>
>I think I know the answers to these questions, but would be interested in
>feed back.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
>Addendum:  Yes I got on the lake yesterday, then the thundershowers arrive.
>Looks like more of the same today.  While I was in the cabin waiting for 
>the
>storm to fade, the weather radio had a warning of potential gust to 60.
>Just a bit too much for me.
>
>
>
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