[Rhodes22-list] Leaky chainlocker plug

[Dennis McNeely]

I've been feeding the power cord and the anchor line through a small vent at
the bow - similar to the all white NICR vent at
http://www.nauticexpo.com/boat-manufacturer/boat-cowl-vent-20885.html You
should be able to find one to fit your opening. The vent just 'plugs in' to
the deck opening, so it's relatively easy to simply pull the whole vent to
gain access to the locker. The vent allows the rode to dry out (perhaps
preventing scooge), but can be a pain to work with. 

Given the PIA factor, I picked up an 8" deck plate like the one shown at
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Pompanette-Deck-Pl
ate-With-Locking-Center-5-3/16&i=91601&str=Hatch&merchID=4005 to make access
easier.

There are a couple of options; others may follow. Pick your poison ;-)

Dennis 

s/v Magic Moments
berthed in Gibraltar, Michigan

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Leaky chainlocker plug

Over the last few months (new 2012 Rhodes 22 owner- hi!), I've found my
chain locker has a fair amount of water in it. When I pry out the cover, it
has some scooge (moss? algae? who knows?) in the socket. This may be due to
my
climate- Seattle rain and flora and all- but what can I do to seal this up?