[Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water

[Jim Connolly]

Stephen

Sail out of Salem.  Boat and I winter in Boxborough.

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Stephen Staum
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:57 AM
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Jim, Where are you located & where do you sail?

Stephen Staum
Needham, MA

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On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:45 AM, "Jim Connolly" <jbconnolly at comcast.net> wrote:

> Unless you are sure it's the rub rail, I suggest checking the sink 
> drain hose.  Mine had cracked on the bottom outboard side where it was 
> hard to see.  I found it by accident.  I store an empty plastic bucket 
> under the sink, and found the bucket to be full of water, and
investigated.
> 
> Weather here 25 miles WNW Boston light rain, breezy 5-10 mph from
northeast.
> Don't expect any excitement until tonight, even though I got the day 
> off work.  Good luck to all.
> 
> 
> 
> Jim Connolly
> s/v Inisheer
> '85 recycled '03
> 
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:17 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water
> 
> David,
> I had the same problem with my 76.  I agree that removing the rub rail 
> and caulking the joint is the best fix.  But since my boat was on the 
> water and I was too lazy to remove the rub rail at that point, I just 
> caulked over and under the rub rail strip with a clear caulk.  Not a 
> good a fix as removing the rub rail, but it did stop the leak. - rob
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of 
> R22RumRunner at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 7:49 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water
> 
> David,
> It sounds like your hull and deck joint are leaking. You would notice 
> wetness in several locations if this is the source. As Bob suggested, 
> make sure your sink hose is intact. If it is the hull to deck joint, 
> you will have to  remove the rubber insert, drill out all of the 
> rivets, clean the joint and then  re caulk using a one part 
> polyurethane 
> (_http://www.bestmaterials.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=1066_
> (http://www.bestmaterials.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=1066) )
caulking.
> It will flex, but seals tightly and has a working life of ten to 
> fifteen years  with direct exposure to the elements. When caulking the 
> joint (per Stan's  advice) use a forward motion to force the caulk 
> into the joint, not a trailing  motion as you would a window or door 
> trim. Replace the rub rail and insert the  rivets. If available, a 
> good pneumatic (air) riveter works wonders as there  are a lot of rivets.
> Replace the rubber insert and you should be water  tight.
> A good nuts and bolts supplier (or try the Internet) will have  the 
> correct rivets. You won't find them in a hardware store.
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 10/27/2012 9:23:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> chsyhkr at gmail.com writes:
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> We took our Rhodes out for a spin yesterday on  the Pamlico Sound of NC.
> 
> Nice winds early followed by strong winds and  2-3 chop by lunch.
> 
> We trimmed the sails back but heel quite nicely for  a good while.
> 
> In checking the bilge,  I pumped out about 8 gallons  of water.  The 
> bilge is there for a reason, but it seems too much  water is coming in 
> from cutting through heavy chop.
> 
> There are gaps  between the deck and hull.  Should these be filled or 
> just let the  bilge do it's job, or as my wife prefers sail in calmer
water......
> 
> --
> Regards,
> 
> David B. Craft
> Greensboro,  NC
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