[Rhodes22-list] Bowsprit broken...fix?

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Wed May 14 18:20:28 EDT 2014 

Upon further examination, it appears that the bolt is welded. It also looks like some sealant was used as well. This could have been a half ass repair by the previous owner. The boat was a recycled 1991. 

Time to find a MIG welder.  

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Boston, MA (soon to be Jacksonville, FL)



> On May 14, 2014, at 3:01 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> 
>   Is this how the bow pulpits are attached on newer boats? This does not
>   seem very sturdy.
>   Todd T.
>   --
>   Sent from my Android phone with [1]mail.com Mail. Please excuse my
>   brevity.
> 
>   The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>     It looks like some kind of internal plastic piece that fits inside
>     the railing and holds it. I can't seem to find an internal piece,
>     but you could always use a railing base if needed. - rob
>     [2]http://www.go2marine.com/product/92564F/sea-dog-rail-base-fittin
>     gs-round-and-rectangular-bases.html
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>     [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes
>     22 Email List
>     Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:09 PM
>     To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>     Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bowsprit broken...fix?
>     So I am at the boat. It's defiantly not welded. It appears that the
>     screw is held in the railing with a sealant of some type.
>     How do I fix it back into place so it can be screwed back into the
>     deck.
>     I removed the screw by climbing in the v birth and unscrewing the
>     nut.
>     Any advice?
>     Cheers
>     Ted
>     Cheers,
>     Ted
>     S/V AIRPOWER
>     1991/2013 R22
>     Boston, MA (soon to be Jacksonville, FL)
>>> On May 13, 2014, at 6:40 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>     <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Don,
>> 
>> It doesn't appear to be welded. It looks like a plastic piece
>     inside the tube failed. I am going to look at it more closely
>     today.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ted
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2014, at 10:31 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>     <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> You should have no problem finding a metal shop in the Boston
>     area that can weld (TIG or MIG?) that piece with the bolt back to
>     the bottom of the tubing. It's easy to unscrew the rail with a
>     socket wrench. You may need to disconnect the wires that run up the
>     aft starboard tube if you have a rail mounted bow light.
>>> 
>>> I just re-bedded my bow rail and cabin top hand rails. They are
>     all assembled the same way.
>>> 
>>> Good Luck,
>>> Don
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sunday, May 11, 2014 8:54 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>     <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> OK, so technically its not a bowsprit...the bow rail is broken
>     at the port side attach point.
>>> 
>>> CHeers,
>>> Ted
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2014, at 8:36 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>     <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Beautiful day sailing on Boston Harbor today! However, when I
>     was trailering the boat to the ramp this morning my bowsprit broke
>     at one of the attach points. See pic for details. I am lucky the
>     whole thing didn't break since the mast was attached at the time!
>>>> 
>>>> What's the best way to fix this issue? Call Stan?
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>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Ted
>>>> 
>>>> S/V AIRPOWER
>>>> 1991/2013 R22
>>>> Boston, MA (soon to be Jacksonville, FL)
>>>> 
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