[Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge

Fri Jul 27 14:07:19 EDT 2012

Thanks! Charles, I will check that out. It should be easy enough to confirm
( I hope).

On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM, Charles Nieman
<blue66corvette at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> I'm going to guess that the bilge pumps to the space under the seat.then
> flows on the deck to the cockpit drain..... just guessing
>
> Don't have any guess on the infiltration question
>
> C
>
>
> > Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:31:55 -0400
> > From: retiredtoby at gmail.com
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge
> >
> > UPDATE!!!
> > I sponged the bilge area and fanned it dry. Water seemed to be seeping
> from
> > around the heavy nylon piece that supports the mast.
> > I checked the V berth section and it was dry. Across from the head and
> > under the seat there is an access area. I stuck my hand in back toward
> the
> > center and sure enough there was a puddle of water. Turned out to be
> about
> > a gallon. I removed this water, so now I start anew.
> > The water tank is empty... not a source of contention and the area was
> dry.
> > So now I know that the previous owner who blamed the leaky water tank
> > hoses' was misinformed. What ever it is must be an OLD problem and was
> the
> > source of the rotted floor section in the head.
> > ONE, what is in this area that could cause a slow leak? TWO, the hose
> from
> > the bilge pump goes toward the stern. I have not been able to follow it
> > yet, but it does NOT connect to the drain in the sink area. I have found
> no
> > moist areas anywhere in the cabin area or cockpit area.
> > Now it obvious that there two problems to address. water entry and where
> > does the bilge pump too.
> > Sorry guys, I know I'm a novice with limited knowledge about boats but I
> > will work to correct the problems with your help and experience.
> > Thanks!
> > Cary
> > Radford,VA
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 10:01 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Fresh water, that kinda shortens the possible points of entry.
> Centerboard
> > > cap and also the pennant hose are the two most likely suspects. Getting
> > > those areas bone dry and then sprinkling a little talcum powder in
> those
> > > areas
> > > will give you a good shot at finding the point of entry. Either way
> it's a
> > > pain. Good luck.
> > >
> > > Rummy
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 7/27/2012 9:35:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > retiredtoby at gmail.com writes:
> > >
> > > Thanks for the info. I have a lot to look for on the boat.
> > > Bob and Cathy...... the boat sat on a 10-15 degree angle - bow up for
> > > about
> > > two months before launch. When repairing the water tank problem
> > > I had to replace the flooring in the head area. Water from the leaking
> > > tank
> > > had seeped into that area and over time destroyed the flooring in the
> > > Head.
> > > Rob..... The Laz. was dry.
> > > This is two votes for around the centerboard area.
> > > Rummy...... I am on a lake and did remove some water into a clear
> plastic
> > > jar. The color did appear to be the same as the lake water.
> > >
> > > ########## Does anybody know where the bilge pump, pumps the water too?
> > > My
> > > hose is clear PVC tubing.###########
> > > THANKS for the input.
> > > Back to the boat with a flashlight and a sponge.
> > > Cary
> > > Radford,VA
> > > Whisper
> > >
> > > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 8:51 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I know this is going to sound bad to some people, but is it salt
> water
> > > or
> > > > fresh water? Assuming you are in a salt water area.
> > > >
> > > > Rummy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 7/27/2012 8:33:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > > rlowe at vt.edu writes:
> > > >
> > > > Cary,
> > > > I saw your boat in the water last night. Looks good! Congratulations!
> > > >
> > > > Pump all the water out and even sponge out any remaining and see if
> it
> > > > comes back. Did you have any water in it when you launched? I had
> > > some
> > > > rain
> > > > water in mine that took a while to works it's way out.
> > > >
> > > > Typical areas to look for with no weather events are around the
> > > > centerboard cap and around the cockpit drain hose. Take a look in the
> > > > laz and see if
> > > > any water is there or if it's leaking abound the hose. Any other
> below
> > > the
> > > > waterline through hulls on your boat? Check those too. - rob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________________
> > > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > > > [rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Cary Tolbert [
> > > > retiredtoby at gmail.com]
> > > > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:53 PM
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Fwd: water in the bilge
> > > >
> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > > From: Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com>
> > > > Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 5:24 PM
> > > > Subject: water in the bilge
> > > > To: rhodes22-list-request at rhodes22.org
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > First time!
> > > >
> > > > Just put my 86 in the water on Sunday. Thursday I noticed water in
> the
> > > > bilge ( about 2 inches). I checked the pump and yes it does work.
> > > > Haven't moved the boat from the slip and have not had any heavy
> > > weather.
> > > > So my question to you experienced Rhodies is: where should I check to
> > > see
> > > > where the water is entering the boat.
> > > > The water tank is empty as I emptied it when I first purchased the
> boat
> > > > and
> > > > also replaced the OLD lines both to and from the tank, but have not
> > > > refilled it yet.
> > > > The laz. is dry.
> > > > Any thought or experiences?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Cary Tolbert
> > > > Radford,VA
> > > > Whisper
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