[Rhodes22-list] Leaky ports was Tangent Topping Lift Question

[Fred Kaiser]

Elle, It all depends on how the ports were sealed and what was used 
to seal them.  At least 2 of the  ports I removed were a bear to get 
out, one tooke me a good hour and a half to get out.  On one I even 
chipped off a corner.  I was able to epoxy it and don't think it will 
be a problem when re-bedded.  The other 4 came out fairly 
easy.  Cleaning off all the old gunk from the ports also took some 
time and energy.    The trim rings in the cabin all came off 
easily.  Re-bedding should not take up much time if all is 
prepped.  You should be able to remove and re-bed a couple of ports 
in a few hours.  I suggest you wait till the temperature warms up to 
make the job easier.
I also recommend Don Casey's Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair book as a 
good primer.


Fred
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD



At 04:26 PM 3/7/2008, you wrote:
>I also have one leaky port....what is a good source to read & see 
>pix obout how to remove, clean, rebed, etc?
>
>   Can one port be done entirely in one day, assuming the doer is 
> relatively intelligent & facile, and forward thinking enuf to have all sup



>plies at hand??
>
>
>   elle