[Rhodes22-list] CB Pennant drain

[Jesse Shumaker]

Graham, once again you have already gone where I might have to go :)

I like your idea to install an inspection port for access.  That would be
great if you could share a photo of your solution.  Thanks!

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr

On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 9:58 AM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Jesse:
> Once again it appears that every boat is a bit different but that said, I
> have done what you seem to be suggesting in order to get to the hose clamp.
> on I drilled a hole about 1.5" in the front panel and another under the
> lip. I then covered the holes with large plastic plugs. Even so it was a
> struggle to undo the tube from the thru hull.
>
> If I were to do it again I would cut a much larger hole, perhaps 6", to
> allow for easier access. I would then use a inspection plate (
> https://www.marineoutfitters.ca/index.cfm?category=10681|10682&product=56378931&code=900000001318)
> to cover the hole. The hole is also very handy if you need to fish wires
> and cables.
>
> I can send a picture if that would help.
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
> Of Jesse Shumaker
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:32 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] CB Pennant drain
>
> Mark, thanks for sharing.
>
> On my 1991 R22, it appears that the CB pennant hoses are aft of the cabin
> and forward of the cockpit so they are hidden from view.  If I had to
> access that, I assume that I would need to cut out a panel of the
> fiberglass at the aft of the cabin.  Has anyone on the list done that?  I
> ask because I'm going to be replacing my centerboard pennant at the end of
> the season.  I plan to use a messenger line to accomplish this and plan to
> leave the existing hoses in place but in case that goes poorly, it would be
> good to have a backup plan.
>
> Jesse Shumaker
> S/V Zephyr
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 8:21 AM Mark Whipple <mark at whipplefamily.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Just in case you wanted to know the rest of the story:
> >
> > Yesterday I finally got around to completing the replacement of drain on
> > the bridge deck that the centerboard pennant runs through. I have a 2000
> > Rhodes 22.
> >
> > It took a little bit of experimentation but I found a 1 1/4" ID hose fits
> > the upper part of the drain and a 3/4" hose fits on the bottom. I got a 1
> > 1/4" to 3/4" adapter to join the two. Add some hose clamps, remember to
> > thread the CB pennant through it all before installing, and then it's
> just
> > getting the lengths right so it can all go together but still be long
> > enough to be clamped. Attached is a couple pics of the finished product
> > along with the monstrosity I removed. What you don't see in the "before"
> > shot is the completely rusted hose clamps that I had to use a Dremel to
> > remove. The slit in the old hose is also from the removal process.
> >
> > Mark
> > --
> > Boston, MA
> >
> > 2000 R22 *Luna Mia*
> > 1987 Nimble 30 *For Sale*
> > 1982 Com-Pac 16 *For Sale*
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 8:10 PM Mark Whipple <mark at whipplefamily.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > If this is in the archives somewhere let me know. I've done a little
> > > searching on Nabble and didn't find what I needed. I need to replace
> the
> > > hose that connects the drain the CB/diamondboard pennant runs through.
> > >
> > > It looks like the OD of the lower section (closer to the CB) is 7/8"
> OD.
> > > The top section where the pennant exits is about 1" ID, so I'm guessing
> > > it's about 1 1/4" OD. Total possible length looks to be about 10". The
> > > difference in diameters partially explains the abomination that I
> > removed.
> > > Someone tried to mate two different hoses with clamps and lots of
> > silicone.
> > >
> > > What has worked well for you in replacing this drain hose? I am
> wondering
> > > if I can get a hose that will fit the upper part of the drain, and then
> > use
> > > a modified section of that same hose to bring the bottom fitting closer
> > to
> > > 1 1/4". Then I'd put the larger hose over the smaller one, clamping the
> > > smaller section low and then the larger, overlapping hose as well.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Mark Whipple
> > > Boston, MA
> > >
> > > 2000 R22 Luna Mia
> > > 1987 Nimble 30 (for sale)
> > > 1982 ComPac 16 (for sale)
> > >
> > >
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