[Rhodes22-list] Launch... and the story of an epic failure

Mon May 11 20:22:26 EDT 2020

I carry a sealed roll of Flex Tape in my emergency kit.  I also carry a sealed roll when I go on canoeing or kayaking trips or out in the RIB.  I get a new roll every year as this stuff does have an expiration date.  I also carry a few Hypalon inflatable boat patches, (My Walker Bay RIB is made of Hypalon) which I would use to bridge over a bigger hole before sealing it with Flex Tape.  I am prepared to go over the side and repair the hole from outside.  I’ve had to repair a canoe by this method and the repair lasted for 3 more days on the river; but, never my Rhodes 22.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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From: Michael D. Weisner<mailto:mweisner at ebsmed.com>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 12:26 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Launch... and the story of an epic failure

I actually carry a roll of Flex Tape (as seen on TV holding a boat together)
purchased from Home Depot:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/FLEX-SEAL-FAMILY-OF-PRODUCTS-Flex-Tape-Black-4-i
n-x-5-ft-Strong-Rubberized-Waterproof-Tape-TFSBLKR0405/302634866

The commercial also shows the tape's waterproof property by patching a hole
in an aquarium FROM THE INSIDE, not really useful for a hole in a boat, I
would think.

I found an investigative report that seems to validate the commercial claim
at:
https://www.insideedition.com/investigative/25621-are-the-commercials-hyped-
up-investigation-tests-whether-flex-tape-can-hold-a-boat-together

Hopefully, I will never need to use it.  According to my "friend", Mr.
Murphy, in the unlikely event that I will need the tape, the adhesive will
probably be dried out!

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I'd rather be sailing :~)

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Lowe,
Rob
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 12:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Launch... and the story of an epic failure

Not that I'm planning on holing my boat, but I wonder if any boaters carry
tape that could be applied to a hole like this underwater? - rob

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Intertape-Polymer-Group-3-in-x-5-yds-VersaTape-U
nderwater-Tape-99688/206300616

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Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 12:37 PM
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I am quite impressed most of you are recommending for me to do the repair
myself! I have watched countless hours of Boatworks Today and Sail Life
videos, so I kind of know the steps for this repair, but I wasn't feeling
like it was a good first project for a fiberglass repair. It's structural
and under the water line, so definitely needs to be done right. I will think
about it and we'll see what I decide!

Thanks all,
Alexis

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Hank
<hnw555 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 12:29:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Launch... and the story of an epic failure

I also didn't have the benefit of all of the youtube videos now available to
show folks how to do things when I did my first fiberglass repair.  Much
easier to be a DIYer these days.

On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM Mark Whipple <mark at whipplefamily.com>
wrote:

> I agree that fiberglass work is not difficult, but I would also
> suggest that repairing a hole below the waterline may not be the best
> first-time project. It would be great, though, if you could find
> someone to give you a hand like Hank was able to that would be idea.
> FWIW I would recommend Allan H. Vaites Fiberglass Repair Manual <
> https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0071569146?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&ascsubtag
> =1ba00-01000-org00-mac00-other-smile-us000-pcomp-feature-scomp-wm-5&re
> f=aa_scomp
> >
> .
>
> Mark Whipple
>
>
>
> On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 9:14 AM Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > This is definitely true. I had some fiberglass issues on another
> > boat
> that
> > I used to own and was gonna have the yard do it.Instead one of the
> > other guys in the marina showed me that it wasn't that hard to do
> > and I did it myself.  Very satisfying and glad I was a able to learn
> > these skills.  If you are at all handy you can probly do this yourself
as well.
> >
> > On Sun, May 10, 2020, 05:39 JeffSmith <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Fiberglass work is fairly easy, if you have the time and access to
> > > the boat.
> > > Check out some YouTube videos and figure out whether you have the
> skills
> > > and
> > > patience.  You probably do.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----
> > > Jeff Smith
> > > 2009 R22 #101 RADIANT
> > > Atlantic Highlands Municpal Harbor Atlantic Highlands, NJ
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
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