[Rhodes22-list] Composite trim

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Oh my bad i didnt scroll down far enough.  Looks Great!!

Bob (palatka)

> On Sep 8, 2015, at 1:48 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I have started trimming out the cockpit and have decided to try using
> composite deck lumber for non-structural pieces. I choose grey for that
> weathered look. The intention is that this will be maintenance free. For
> those who might be interested, a picture is attached. For the trim around
> the pop top opening and the seats I plan to see if I can bend thin strips of
> the material with a heat gun to go around corners unbroken.
> 
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email
> List
> Sent: August 31, 2015 2:30 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Green goop with leaks
> 
> Graham,
> 
> I was hoping you were going to comment on my situation. Yes, I am only
> filling the holes with epoxy. I will rebed with butyl tape since I will
> eventually have nice new round (properly sized) hole with which to bed the
> railing. I am drilling a slightly oversized 5/8 inch hole. Then I will use a
> dremel tool to take out a very small section of the core around the hole.
> Next, I will close up the bottom of the hole with some duct tape and fill
> with west systems epoxy. After a few days, I plan to redrill and countersink
> 3/8 hole and use butyl tape to rebed the railing.
> 
> Chers,
> Ted
> 
> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2015, at 11:03 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Ted:
>> I am not sure you intend to bed the bow rail to the deck with epoxy 
>> but I would not do that. Definitely the plan to remove some core 
>> material in the holes and filling that with epoxy is critical to avoid 
>> core rot - assuming your deck is cored with plywood. At some point 
>> Stan changed from plywood to foam core but I don't know when. For 
>> bedding I would use sealant (3M 4200 or equivalent - not 5200) or 
>> butyl tape. I will be using butyl tape myself as it seals beautifully, 
>> never hardens and is easy to remove as it has virtually no adhesive
> qualities.
>> 
>> 
>> Graham Stewart
>> Agile. R22, 1976
>> Kingston Ontario Canada
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----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: August 30, 2015 3:21 PM
>> To: Da List
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Green goop with leaks
>> 
>> Hey guys, looks like I may have the dreaded deck to hull joint leaks 
>> on my recycled 1991/2013. I also have slight leaks at the bow pulpit 
>> through bolts. It's leaking green goopy sealant along the port side. I 
>> can see it on the white/gray carpet on the side of the port hull. I 
>> took off the bow railing and plan to rebed the through bolts using 
>> west systems epoxy. I started to clean out the existing holes by re 
>> drilling slightly larger holes and used a dremel tool remove some of 
>> the core material. I feel pretty good about the repair as there are 
>> lots of demonstrations on You Tube and various boating web sites.
>> 
>> What is the best way to remove the rub rail to inspect the deck to 
>> hull joint?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ted
>> 
>> s/v AIRPOWER
>> Jacksonville, FL
>> 1991/2013 Rhodes 22
>> 
>> 
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