[Rhodes22-list] First sail on my Rhodes and leaks!

[JP Dempsey]

Before you convince yourself that its the deck joint, check your water tank.
Is a certified type sealed tank or a chintzy converted Rubbermaid storage
box with a snap on lid? If the latter, that's probably your problem if
you're sailing with a filled tank. That was my case. If you determine that
it's not the water tank (try sailing with a dry tank), then look at the deck
joint. You'll have to remove the rubrail. In my case, I had to replace the
rubrail anyway due to storm damage and it was just old and ugly! My boat has
a two piece rail by TACO Marine. (Semi Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail  Black
#V21-9678BKA 20’ section Flexible Vinyl Insert (White) #V12-4144WHA 70’
section). These are simple to install and available an most marine
suppliers.  Once you have removed the rubrail, there is easy access to the
deck joint. I used a Dremel tool with a carbide cutter like a mini circular
saw to help remove the old sealant and cut a groove. It won't remove all of
the old stuff, but i think enough and a fresh groove to take the new
sealant. Some other Rhodies out there may have a better solution. I don't
know if my joint was leaking, but I know I have a dry bilge now!  Hope this
helps. 

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JP Dempsey
s/v Respite 
Rhodes 22 1989/2005
Deltaville,VA
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