[Rhodes22-list] Urgent centerboard gasket questions

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Ps...that was Chris Greco.... Took about 5 hours, for me but saved me from having to pull the boat out of the water. The key is to replace them only one at a time and snug them up before proceeding to the next.
Chris Greco
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> On Nov 7, 2014, at 4:59 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Also,
> Once you get her on the hard, photo's of what you are currently working  
> with would be very helpful. The main reason for not using a sealant are that  
> future disassembly/assembly becomes nearly impossible since anything that 
> can  withstand being constantly wet and under pressure will not want to  come 
> apart easily. 
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 11/7/2014 2:52:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
> 
> After a  successful mast raising and launch, I sailed my new to me
> Rhodes 22 for an  hour or so. Tied up in my slip and went home to bed.
> 
> Next morning I  found boat with water in  the main cabin at bunk height.
> 
> A little  bit of panic followed by a friend bringing a homestyle sump
> pump which  quickly brought the water down to the top of the
> centerboard  truck.
> 
> Obvious that several bolts near the front of the centerboard  trunk
> were not very tight. Tightened them and greatly reduced  leakage.
> 
> Called Stan and he confirmed washers were too small. Bought  some one
> inch fender washers and replaced 10. Still have very slight leak  near
> bolts even after replacing washers.
> 
> I can't get a hold of Stan  today. Will someone please give me all the
> details on how to properly  fasten the centerboard trunk flange.
> 
> Unfortunately my computer was on  board down low and was ruined. This
> is handicapping me from  researching
> 
> Gasket questions
> 
> It has a brand new rubber  gasket.
> 
> I understand no sealant should be used, correct?
> 
> 1 inch  fender washer under bolt head?
> 
> What is correct washer size for the nut  on the underside? Should I use
> a lockwasher? Or should I get  nylock  nuts?
> 
> What is proper torque?
> 
> Finally, can someone explain what  the three little bolts are which go
> through a rubber pad on the top of the  centerboard trunk. What is the
> proper way for them to be  installed?
> 
> Can you please respond directly to my email rather than  waiting for
> the list to send a group of  responses.
> 
> bridges.brooks at gmail.com
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