[Rhodes22-list] Purchase advice for a newbie - deck construction

[Rob Lowe]

I've got a '76 and the area between the mast and the bow (away from the
centerline of the boat at least) is a bit springy.  As far as I can tell
that's normal as both sides deflect the same and there is no signs of any
damage.   - rob

Rob Lowe
'76 Rhodes Getaway

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Magus35" <dean.murray at afltele.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchase advice for a newbie - deck
construction


>
> Thanks Bob.  If I can let it go until the end of summer, I'll just sail it
as
> it is and tackle it after the end of the season.  By that time I'm sure
I'll
> discover a lot of other stuff that needs attention as well.
>
>
> bobmellor wrote:
> >
> > not sure about 71 , i have an 80....  mine has 3/4 plywood core at least
> > in areas i've messed with.
> > at the same time, have you checked the cabin floor and stringers?  They
> > too could very likely be rotten.
> >
> > if u just want to sail as is, ok...   if you want to make it all good..
be
> > prepared for some major efforts (and money)   This speaking from
> > experience, - significantly more experience that i had expected! - but
of
> > course its a labor of love......
> >
> > there are many on the list who are more than willing to provide info to
> > help you along.
> >
> > bob mellor
> >
> >
> > Magus35 wrote:
> >>
> >> I am about to buy a 1971 Rhodes 22 and could use some advice.  The
> >> particular boat is the 15th Rhodes 22 ever built, according to the
> >> seller.
> >>
> >> I noticed the deck between the bow and mast is soft and deforms when
> >> stepping on it.  I can not tell if the construction of the fiberglass
> >> deck is sandwiched with a core material that may be deteriorating, or
if
> >> it is solid fiberglass that simply needs to be reinforced to strengthen
> >> it.
> >>
> >> Is anyone familiar with the very early models?  Your help is
appreciated,
> >> as this will be my first boat.  Thank you in advance.
> >>
> >
> >
>
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