[Rhodes22-list] Looking for help on a hull to deck joint leak.

[Hank]

John,

Ron has the right idea, but recommend using blue painters tape instead of
masking tape.  Works better and comes off easier.

Hank

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 7:41 AM, Ron Singerman <sail at tds.net> wrote:

> John,
>
> I had a similar problem.  I removed the 16' section of rub rail and insert
> and then removed the sealant from this section. I re-sealed the joint (Stan
> was helpful in giving me proper sealant technique instructions) and
> replaced
> the rub rail and insert and no longer have the leak. Hint:  use maskng tape
> on the hull below the line of sealant when re-sealing.  I didn't and it was
> a bear getting the excess sealant off.  Good luck...
>
> Fair winds,
>
> >>ron<<
> S/V Serenity
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jtraveler" <jtraveler at charter.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:19 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Looking for help on a hull to deck joint leak.
>
>
> >I have a 1984 Rhodes that has developed a leak in the hull to deck
> > joint.  I get water in the V-Berth in heavy seas when water splashes
> > up under the rub rail.  Can this be solved by simply caulking
> > underneath and behind the rub rail or do I need to deconstruct the
> > joint to get an adequate seal?  Any advise would be greatly appreciated
> >
> > John Travis
> >
> >
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