[Rhodes22-list] Actual Rhodes repair question

[Rory Orkin]

I have both and was wondering what would be the best on this material.. Seems
like votes for both here.
West system is a big favorite for all kinds of jobs here on the eastern
shore of MD.
Used as well on many carpentry jobs


Tootle wrote:
> 
> Rory:
> 
>      Marine tex will work, and especially for you since it is such a small
> project.  
> 
>      I would prefer to inject liquid epoxy resin into the screw holes. 
> Such as that uses in the West System.  Putting the hole in an upright
> position so that the epoxy seeps int any cracks not visable.  Epoxy has
> excellant sticking ability.  After the epoxy hardens, at least 72 hours at
> 70 degrees F, drill small pilot holes for  your screws.
> 
>      Welcome to routine maintenance on a boat.
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> Addendum:  http://westsystem.com/ewmag/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Rory Orkin wrote:
>> 
>> When hauling the boat out yesterday for the season (sigh).. I found the
>> lower rudder (lowering line that goes to the clutch) to be jammed in the
>> black rudder swivel housing.. When I pulled it out I saw that there is a
>> small stainless piece which was partially pulled out. I presume this is a
>> guide to keep those lines from coming forward and jamming between the
>> rudder and the housing. Is this correct and when I repair should the line
>> go between this guide and the transom.. (This seems to make sense)
>>  As the screws pulled out of the plastic , I was wondering what would be
>> the best product to reinforce the hole.
>> Is this a Marine Tex job or would something else be better ?? The black
>> plastic is not fiberglass 
>> 
> 
> 

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