[Rhodes22-list] centerboard repair - cap sealant? reply to Saroj -2nding Bob Keller's comment

[Saroj Gilbert]

Thanks Ed... I'll check the gasket once again... I really don't want to 
delay getting it back together, but you're right... only a couple of hourse 
drive from here.

Saroj
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tootle" <ekroposki at charter.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:47 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] centerboard repair - cap sealant? reply to 
Saroj -2nding Bob Keller's comment


>
> Saroj,
>
> I replied earlier today, and after seeing Bob Keller's post, reminded me
> that I assisted tightening bolts on the cap under Stan's command and no
> sealant was used.  Just directions to tighten all bolts a second time, and 
> a
> third time.  And it is a million, not a zillion.
>
> Stan does sell replacement gaskets.  If yours has never been replaced, it
> will probably be worth the pieces of eight that the Commodore collects.
> With your location, drive down and get one.  Save time and postage.  Rose 
> is
> the shipping clerk, consider saving her the agrivation of looking for a 
> box
> to ship it in.
>
> Keep in mind that Stan offers overnight accomodations at the Spitzer 
> Hilton.
> Just take your woolies with you.
>
> Ed K
>
>
>
> Saroj,
> One more point.  If your gasket is in bad shape it might be best to get a
> new one from Stan.
> Bob K> From: r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:28:39 -0400> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list]
> centerboard repair - cap sealant? reply to Saroj> > > Saroj,> Greetings - 
> I
> wanted to give you some feedback because I have a bit of experience with 
> the
> CB (I am on my second) and the trunk. I had lots of problems with mine but
> now it is functioning perfectly. Definitely use all through bolts (not
> screws) on the trunk. Have to tighten them all around - there is no 
> shortcut
> that I know of (except a power ratchet) but it is critical for the water
> tight seal you need. And do not use any sealant at all. The rubber gasket
> and the CB trunk that it sits on should be cleaned thoroughly with acetone
> so there is good contact between them. Then just tighten down the bolts, 
> put
> the boat in the water and inspect that it is a watertight seal. If you see
> some drips, just tighten the bolts where you see the drips and they should
> stop. Then when you have a good seal you can close up the trunk and you
> should be good to go. I believe that Stan will agree with this since he 
> was
> insistent with me that no sealant should be used. The sealant just makes 
> it
> more difficult to open it later if needed.> > Hope that helps.> Best
> Regards,> Bob K> Yankee Clipper>
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