[Rhodes22-list] parts /request advice on drain removal - Reply to Lou & Bob

[bobmellor]

ed..
i found all of the sketches in the archive a while ago.....  you present an
interesting concept....   go by the measurements, starting from the still
existing port stringer and forward crosspiece (proper term unknown...don't
think its big enough to be officially called a bulkhead) and "torque" the
hull a bit to fit if needed.. hmmm.....
bob m


Tootle wrote:
> 
> Lou,
> 
>     It is good to see your post and question.  Where have you been?  There
> are now several guys rebuilding Rhodes 22 or Continentals.  They do not
> know that you are our reigning guru!
> 
> I have replaced the cockpit drain in my boat.  Bob's description is
> similar to my experience.  His recommendations as to sealant softening
> agents sounds good.  I would add some stuff called 'debond it'.  It was
> alleged to soften 5200.  What ever you choose to use, and you may choose
> to use all, it is a slow job.  When I got everything cleaned up, I had to
> rebuild the base/floor.  I used several layers of glass and epoxy.  I gel
> coated the cockpit floor.  I obtained a two inch thru hull that has one
> flaten side to fit against the laz wall and is much flatter than what was
> in there.  I used a 2 inch hole saw to make a neat hole for the thru hull
> fitting.  
>      
> Then when I tried to connect the tubing, I discovered that it is not a
> straight shot but off set at least 1/2 to 3/4 inches.  So whatever tubing
> you choose, make sure that it is flexible.  I used regular flexible
> plastic plumbing tubing from Home Depot.  I put the tubing on both
> fittings before I installed the new cockpit drain fitting.  I double
> clamped the tubing to each fitting.  
> 
>  	If you use a new fitting there is an angle of the cockpit floor does not
> allow the new screw fitting the bottom to tighten flush.  So before
> installing new tubing make a wedge of the correct angle to make a tight
> fitting and install before putting drain fitting together with the tubing. 
> 
> Bob, 
> 
> 	If you go back to the ‘Ask’ web site that I posted therein was a
> reference to a site that had a diagram of cabin stringers with the correct
> measurements for a Rhodes 22.  I would think that if you followed the
> diagram and measurements you would get the correct hull shape.  You might
> have to somehow contract or form the hull to tab these stringers.  You
> might need a large tie down strap with a ratchet to bring the hull to fit.
> 
> See: 
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200601/05/3.bin
> 
> Now you rarely see posts by the original designer of these pictures. 
> Today was one of those rare days that he posted of all things a comment on
> ‘Don Imus’.
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> 

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