[Rhodes22-list] Centerboard well cleaning...

[Tootle]

Folks:

	First, Elton does read this forum and gets upset with maritime ignorance.

	Second, I believe that Rummy and Bob Keller have recent experience related
to this matter.
 
	Third, removing the centerboard cap is a major project.  However, when
using chemicals and paints it is safe and neater.  However, the project can
be accomplished from underneath with the centerboard hanging down.

	Fourth, you do not have to sand off paint.  There are now safe and
efficient marine paint removers.  See this: 
http://www.dumondchemicals.com/html/products.htm
I believe that I got this reference from someone on this list, so if the
user sees this, it would be appropriate to add personal testimony.  Also, it
might be a good time to use an epoxy sealer to waterproof the fiberglsss and
gelcoat.

	Fifth, there are specific products on the market to remove marine growth
such as muscles.  Also, plumbers use muriatic acid, also known as
hydrochloric acid in diluted solution.  I have not yet used muriatic acid on
muscles but demonstrated its use on Lake Hartwell red slime.  It worked. 
Important to remember that it has to sit for a couple of minutes to have
full effect and needs to be washed off with fresh water.  Also, full safety
gear to protect from acid is in order with full face shield.  Full face
shield can be had at Lowe’s or Home Depot near the sand blasting supplies. 
They work when laying on your back under the boat.  Also see:
http://www.auroramarine.com/Aurora-E-Store_New/index.php?include=home.php

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
addendum:
"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from
religious conviction."  --- Blaise Pascal












Bud_On_Rhodes wrote:
> 
> All,
>   OK, OK - centerboard and antifouling ... I will update my decoder ring.
> Is a hand-saw apt to damage anything inside the trunk area??
> Pete - I have a 1990 Rhodes, refurbished in 1997.
> 
> Thanks to all,
> Bud
> 
> Peter Thorn wrote:
> 
>>Bud,
>>
>>What year was your boat made?
>>
>>PT
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
>>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 10:42 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sticking swing keel
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>>>Rory,
>>>
>>>You took the words out of my mouth.  Wrong paint!
>>>
>>>Some people use a hand saw to free the centerboard.  It's a messy
>>>business. Wear goggles.
>>>
>>>Bill Effros
>>>
>>>Rory Orkin wrote:
>>>    
>>>
>>>>I believe anti-fowling paint is only good for keeping geese and ducks
>>>>      
>>>>
>>off of
>>  
>>
>>>>the keel.. :-)
>>>>
>>>>Bud_On_Rhodes wrote:
>>>>
>>>>      
>>>>
>>>>>My swing keel is getting stuck in the "up" position ... and I think it
>>>>>is due to barnacles.
>>>>>I have cleaned several barnacles out of the "slot" from under the
>>>>>        
>>>>>
>>boat -
>>  
>>
>>>>>though the rest
>>>>>of the hull is very clean with no marine growth (am using Pettitt
>>>>>anti-fowling paint.)
>>>>>I suspect the anti-fowling has worn off the inside of the center board
>>>>>trunk and
>>>>>marine life has found a new home.  What are some cleaning methods folks
>>>>>use to
>>>>>clean out the center-board area while the boat is still in the water?
>>>>>Does anything
>>>>>work better than taking a stick and trying to knock the barnacles out
>>>>>        
>>>>>
>>of
>>  
>>
>>>>>there?
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>Bud Connor
>>>>>Melbourne, FL
>>>>>
>>>>>
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