[Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity

[Lowe, Rob]

Michael,
There are many times in life i wish there was an undo button.  I agree with the concerns about the stress. I plan to epoxy in some plywood in the laz to reinforce that whole area.  It looks a bit weak as it is and readily accessible and will not be visible.  I hear letting a pro do it, and I still might, but we're in an area where few marine shops are located in the first place.  We shall see. Thanks for the feedback. - rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:01 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity

Rob,Don't you just wish life had an undo button?The damage is too close to the bottom to make a mistake. Even though I have done all repairs to my two Rhodes 22s, I might opt for a pro on this kind of damage. If not done right, motor vibration might cause significant stress at the repair with a particularly bad outcome close to the waterline. If a pro fixes it, at least you will be able to blame someone else for what had started out as your mistake.I would also consider glossing in or using epoxy to attach plywood to the laz side to beef up the glass. The 9.9hp 100 lbs. engines can cause quite a bit of structural stress when cranked,  not to mention what happens when the engine strikes something like a dock.Does your auto or boat insurance cover the loss? Always look to make someone else pay for your mistake. Mikes/v Wind Lass '91Nissequogue NY
-------- Original message --------From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> Date: 7/1/20  4:41 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity Ok, I screwed up and I need some help.  I was backing my boat around in a parking lot and wasn't paying attention and backed into a light pole I didn't see.  During first examination all looked well, but upon further review I apparently hit the motor mount and cracked the transom.  Not badly, but enough that I don't want to splash until I fix this.  Attached are several photos.My first question is how to you get the rail for the motor mount off?  I removed the screws holding if from inside the laz but it won't budge.  Is it maybe glued on or something?  I think i can make the repairs working around the motor mount, but it sure would be easier to work on removed.  As the photos show, their is a crack visible to the 'right side' of the mount but it's not visible on the 'left side' of the motor mount on the exterior of the boat.  Now from the interior of the laz its a different story.  You can see the crack on both sides of the motor mount rail but I can get to the laz side pretty easily.  I think i can patch the interior, it's the exterior that has me worried.Any and all advice appreciated.  Including the 'watch out when you are backing up' line.  Don't you hate it when you do something stupid!  - rob-------------- next part --------------A non-text attachment was scrubbed...Name: IMG_20200630_142715119a.jpgType: image/jpegSize: 268249 bytesDesc: IMG_20200630_142715119a.jpgURL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20200701/a01a682b/attachment.jpg>-------------- next part --------------A non-text attachment was scrubbed...Name: IMG_20200630_142748206a.jpgType: image/jpegSize: 254943 bytesDesc: IMG_20200630_142748206a.jpgURL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20200701/a01a682b/attachment-0001.jpg>-------------- next part --------------A non-text attachment was scrubbed...Name: IMG_20200630_143625262a.jpgType: image/jpegSize: 295304 bytesDesc: IMG_20200630_143625262a.jpgURL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20200701/a01a682b/attachment-0002.jpg>-------------- next part --------------A non-text attachment was scrubbed...Name: IMG_20200630_143002789a.jpgType: image/jpegSize: 421029 bytesDesc: IMG_20200630_143002789a.jpgURL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20200701/a01a682b/attachment-0003.jpg>