[Rhodes22-list] Replacing Centerboard Gasket

[Mitch Mitchell]

Thanks JP! Did you have to lower the centerboard to replace the gasket? If
that' the case then I would have to get the boat off of the trailer. The
screws in the cap look good (not rusty) but there are no washers. I haven't
removed the top cap yet but thought I would put the boat in the water once
more with the floorboard out so I could see if it was leaking. MM

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 7:14 PM JP Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net> wrote:

> Mitch, I had the same problem last year and finally determined that the
> centerboard gasket was the problem. They dry rot eventually. It is a
> "fairly" simple job that I ended up doing myself, but you'll have to
> purchase a new gasket. I would have purchased from Stan but the centerboard
> trunk cover was cracked and needed repair that I was not willing to
> attempt.
> Also you want to be sure that you drill holes that will match the existing
> holes in you CB trunk flange and cover. I have a large collection of photos
> that I took during the process. Removal of the trunk cover begins with
> removing the port berth/settee and the supporting structure in front of the
> companionway. You'll need to remove the center section of the floorboard
> (sole) that runs from the inspection hatch back to beneath the
> companionway.
> (I removed all of the floorboards and found that they were severely molded.
> These I replaced with new marine plywood treated with wood preservative and
> multiple coats of urethane marine varnish.) You will need to lower the CB.
> I
> placed a block of wood underneath. Also you'll have to remove the painter
> tube between the companionway and the CB cover. If there is any rust on the
> machine screws, replace them. McMaster-Carr is the best source. Use only
> 316
> grade stainless steel. Also if your CB gasket is not fastened using fender
> washers (mine wasn't) get them for both above and below the flange. I did
> all of this work while on the trailer during the off season. I believe its
> also wise to re-seat all of the port lites and  if you ever replace the rub
> rail, re-caulk the topside/hull joint with 4200 Sealant. I'm attaching
> photos that I hope will help.
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> http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/Cabin_Sole_Original_Sub_Floor_Before.jpg>
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> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/CB_Gasket.jpg>
> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/Bilge_2_After.jpg>
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> Rhodes 22 1989/2005
> Marshall,VA
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