[Rhodes22-list] Swing keel fix.

[bladerunner12345]

Does yours have the nine point rigging system, or the 6 point? As far as I
know, mine has been the only one I have heard of that had the 6 point
system. No windows in cabin front, and no hatches on roof. The Galley is a
bit shorter, and the bathroom is aft about 2 ft from where the newer ones
are, although this makes the v-berth longer. I think it used to have a cabin
floor, but that rotted out, or was torn out. For now we use the raw hull and
cement for a floor,painted white. Has the swing keel trunk sticking 3 inches
above the cement, which is easy to stub toes on, so I plan on rebuilding the
floor at some point, but have not as yet. I just bit the bullet and ordered
4X10 ports from beckson marine, they look like they will fit well in my
boat, not sure if the newer rhodes22 windows are bigger or what, but mine
measure 4X 10.5. The ones I got are over runs for 33 bux, I am unable to
find a better price anywhere.
I am currently replacing the foam under the cockpit, as well as making
bracing for the cockpit floor. My bulkheads fore and aft of the foam were
rotting out and after I tore the aft one out, found that the foam that was
left filled maybe 1/4 of the area, and was so heavy/ waterlooged, I am not
sure how much flotation it would have given me. I will post pics of work in
progress when I get a chance.

Carl

John Shulick wrote:
> 
> Craig + Carl 
> 
> My 71 is original as far as I know if you have questions about rigging or
> such I will send picts of what I have. Craig I think your repair should
> work. the weight of the board after the repair should be around 100 Lbs. I
> weighed mine when I rebuilt the center board trunk.
> 
> John S.
>  
> 
> bladerunner12345 wrote:
>> 
>> Cool, I think you will be well pleased with your choice. Mine had/has a
>> few issues, but mostly from being 40 yrs old, different owners have
>> fixed/added/taken away to the point I am not sure what is original and
>> what was added or fixed later. mine has no liner, but not sure if that
>> was the original condition, or if someone took it out, my windows are
>> crazed, and in need of replacement, and I am thinking of using this
>> window seal, 
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/One-Piece-Self-Sealing-Weatherstrip-3-16-Panel-3-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b52adb3cQQitemZ170543209276QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
>> 
>> have you ever used any like this, or have suggestions as to what would
>> work better?  
>> ..Anyone?
>> 
>> Carl
>> 
>> cgstetson wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm not sure...I purchased it as a fixer upper for $600 and since i do
>>> maintenance and am pretty good with fixing things thought i would give
>>> it a try...other than the swing keel the hull is in good strength, but
>>> the mast needs a new spreader and new stays. for $600 I got the boat,
>>> mast, jib, mainsail, trailer, pop-top tent and most of the rigging is
>>> there but the stays need new wire. I always wanted a project boat and
>>> figured 22' was a good length since it was trailer-able and i heard they
>>> are pretty fast for a cruiser.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> bladerunner12345 wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> How did it break off?
>>>> 
>>>> cgstetson wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mine has a cap, but i have it on jack stands so i simply lowered the
>>>>> rest of the section that hadn't broken off and detached it from the
>>>>> rope/ pulleys. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> bladerunner12345 wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> How did you DO that?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I put a hole in the top of my rudder trunk last year (mine has no cap
>>>>>> on the lower part like the new ones. by catching it on the trailer
>>>>>> crossbeam, not having it secured in the "up" position, had 1 ft of
>>>>>> water in cabin before I got it out, was very fortunate it stayed on
>>>>>> the trailer. No sailing that day! but was a fairly easy fix, lotsa
>>>>>> mat, making it stronger than before, uglier though :)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Carl
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Epoxy'ed, now fiberglass cloth, and resin... :D
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
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