[Rhodes22-list] Center Board leak

[Donald Simons]

Back in the early 80's when I had an 81 Rhodes, I replaced the centerboard trunk gasket.  I went to a glass shop and used the black ribbon caulking used for installing an automotive windshield.  It never leaked while I owned the boat, but I have no idea if a future owner ever got it apart again.

Now that I am older, possibly just a smidgeon wiser, and have a 2003  Rhodes with a certificate of support, I would go by whatever Stan says.

Don  


________________________________
 From: Richard Beytagh <rbeytagh at gmail.com>
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Center Board leak
 

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I spoke to Stan and his advice is firstly make sure the case and cap
surfaces are super smooth and have no blemishes. If they do then you will
need resurface with a gel coat.

Gasket needs to be 3/16th and clean. When screwing down the cap, you need
to start from the centre and work your way outward.  Do not be tempted to
screw in too tight as this will cause ripples on the GRP flange and create
leaks.

So here goes again....I have ripped up my beautiful carpet and floor
boards, undone about a thousand screws and discovered i do have a blemish
on the cap that will need a gel coat resurface.

BTW Has anyone used soft foam Neoprene for a gasket?

Richard s/v Waif

Richard
Cell: 828 337 0180


On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 10:10 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Todd,
> I don't have the method saved anymore, bit it is similar to tightening the
> head on a engine so that everything remains flat. Perhaps Stan or someone
> else  could help out with this.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/18/2013 3:01:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> sprocket80 at mail.com writes:
>
> What is  the proper technique?
>
> Todd T.
> --
> Sent from my Android phone  with mail.com Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>
> R22RumRunner at aol.com  wrote:
>
> Centerboard caps don't leak when installed properly. Something  isn't
> matching up properly or you didn't follow the proper tightening  procedure.
> I
> would only use a sealant as a last  resort.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/18/2013 1:37:37 P.M.  Eastern Daylight Time,
> mweisner at ebsmed.com writes:
>
> I always had to  use 3M 4200 on the seal on my '81. I too had a problem
> with
> just the  gasket - lots of leaks! Maybe there was a problem with the form
> that was  used to make the CB trunk & cap in those days.
>
> Mike
> s/v <--  NoName --> ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
>
>
> -----Original  Message-----
> From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of rbeytagh
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:24 PM
> To:  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Center Board  leak
>
> Wow....I just splashed my boat for the first time simply to see if  the new
> center board gasket I installed was water proof. It wasn't....water  poured
> in as if there was nothing there. I tightened all the screws but  this only
> slowed down the in-flow a little. Stan is adamant that no silicon  should
> be
> used to seal the gasket, but apart from this I can't figure a way  to seal
> this. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
> Richard - S/V  Waif
> Asheville NC
>
>
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