[Rhodes22-list] Cabin Liner

[Graham Stewart]

Rob:

I don't think it is feasible to remove the liner in the cabin. Mine is bonded solidly to the core. I wasn't even able to pull out the existing cabin light wires as they were also bonded in. Even if to managed to remove the liner, getting it bak in place would be a devil of a job. 

I got around the problem by putting my electrical panel on the main bulkhead and running wires to the back inside the side bunk lockers, under the floor boards, and up to the panel tucked behind the compression post. One other advantage to having the panel on the bulkhead is that you have easy access to the back of the panel - where I seem to spend an inexplicable amount of time. I put my single battery aft of the Vbirth and ran the heavy cables under the floor boards. That way the weight is forward, access is easy and the length of the cables are relatively short.

If running wires behind the liner is necessary, then I think you might be forced to cut a channel for the wires and then fill it in or cover the channel. I found a pure white filling compound that I used to patch seams and holes in my liner beautifully. I didn't even need to touch up with gel coat or paint. Although the surface is not gloss you really don't notice the difference unless you really look for it. It might also be possible to polish the surface to a gloss finish but I didn't think that was necessary. I can't remember the name of the stuff but if you are interested I can look it up.

Of course I have to keep reminding myself and others that newer boats might be different and allow for wires to be fished through behind the liner.


Graham Stewart
Agile 1976 Rhodes 22
Kingston Ontario


-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 11:40 AM
To: Art Czerwonky; The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Cabin Liner

Speaking of removing liners, has anyone attempted/figured out how to remove the liner in in the cabin?  I'm trying to run some wiring from my electrical panel to the mast area and would prefer not to cut into the liner.  Thanks - rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Art Czerwonky via Rhodes22-list
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8:54 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] hatch on foredeck

The rebuild skills of this group of skippers bodes well for the future of our fleet when GB may eventually not have the capability.  The business model has thrived well under Stan's excellent leadership and business acumen. Think about it, just building one fixture, the boom room and covers has been totally satisfying for me, especially having such satisfaction of client skippers.
Best,Art

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  On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 8:37 PM, Jesse Shumaker<jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:   Restorers, thanks for sharing all the hard won experience on the topic of
overhauling the foredeck.  Very impressive work on formidable projects!

I echo Chris's sentiments.  Count me in as another member of of the S.P.C.R.
and A.V.R.A. 



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