[Rhodes22-list] Hull depth

[Joe Camp]

Mike:

I like the angle bracket idea.  Thanks.

Joe 



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> From: Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
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>Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:59 PM
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>I do not recommend screwing to the hull, especially in the bilge, as it will
>invite water into the fiberglass layers.  This may cause delamination in
>freezing climates and water seepage into voids in all locations.  I suggest
>mounting the pump to a nearby wood stringer using a right angle bracket.
>
>Mike
>s/v <-no name -> ('91)
>Nissequogue River, NY
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>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Joe Camp
>Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:12 PM
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hull depth
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>Hello to all the soon to splash Rhodies here in the NE (and elsewhere, of
>course).  
>
>Hey, what's the thickness of the hull in the bilge area.  I want to install
>a float switch for a bilge pump and wonder what depth I can screw to,
>safely, without inviting in the brackish environment below. Thanks.
>
>Joe Camp
>s/v John Dawson
>Bohemia River, MD
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