[Rhodes22-list] Centerboard Question

Mon May 3 10:01:18 EDT 2021

Rob,

It looks like the server stripped out my bold red text replies and substituted plain text.  My replies are mixed in with the original post; but, not highlighted in any way.  It certainly makes it hard to read.  I won’t try that again!  It’s kind of a shame because I’ve found responding to multiple questions in a different color in the same document is very easy and effective.  But, apparently our server doesn’t support it.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 

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> On May 3, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
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> Roger,
> I'm not seeing your replies to Jim's post??  - Rob
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> Hi Jim,
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> I added my replies in red to your original post.
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> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
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> From: JimIggy<mailto:zooba72 at hotmail.com>
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Centerboard Question
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> I’m a new owner of a 1988 Rhodes 22, and I’m in the process of assessing the
> condition and identifying requirements for launching.   The boat has been
> sitting for about 8 years – It was shrink wrapped and appears to be in
> descent condition.  The boat is on a trailer, and my centerboard is
> currently retracted.   From the cockpit, there is a line in front of the
> cabin entrance that I’m assuming raises and lowers the board.   I’m unable
> to verify this because it appears that the centerboard is being obstructed
> by one of the trailer rollers.  Yes, the line is called the “centerboard pennant”.
> The line that controls the centerboard
> looks kind of old, but I’m not sure whether I should dismantle the cabin to
> replace it – My primary concern is the cap seal and gasket.    Are these
> common sources for leaks ?  The centerboard hangs down ~3 ft below the keel
> when it is lowered.  If the trailer didn’t hold it up, it would drag on the road!
> In addition, when retrieving the boat onto the trailer, it is very helpful to  leave
> the centerboard down about a foot.  The centerboard will engage with the
> trailer keel rollers, thus helping to center the boat on the trailer.  The trailer
> rollers will cause the centerboard to retract at the appropriate point in the
> retrieval operation as the boat comes up onto the trailer.  It’s very slick!
> The centerboard pennant runs in a block on the trailing edge of the center-
> board.  The run is very fair and the pennant is protected from the elements by the
> centerboard well.  Inspect the part of the pennant that you can see.  As long
> as it’s not fraying, it’s very unlikely the unseen part of the pennant has an issue.
> I would try launching the boat and lowering the centerboard to see whether it
> operates smoothly before I just replaced it.  When the centerboard is lowered,
> you should dive under the boat and check the side-to-side play in the centerboard.
> Excess side-to-side play indicates a worn centerboard pivot.  Fixing this issue will
> require removing the centerboard.  Replacing the pennant or removing the center-
> board involves removing about 24 screws on the cap to gain access to the
> centerboard well.  There should be a gasket; but, on some boats, the cap may be
> sealed with silicone RTV.  Whether your boat has a gasket or silicone RTV, it is very
> important you get the cap sealed when you put it back together.  This cap is below
> the waterline and you will get a leak into the bilge if it’s not properly sealed.  It’s
> enough of a royal PITA; that, I wouldn’t mess with it unless I had more evidence.
> 
> Another question if someone has time - In the cockpit, it appears that the
> table mount has been replaced with a round access hatch.  When I open that,
> I just see foam.   Is that normal ?    Yes, there is floatation foam under the cockpit
> and that inspection port is located where there should be a table mount.
> Behind the access panel (old table
> mount), in the rear of the cockpit is a drain which has a hose attached that
> runs out the bottom of the boat.  I just want confirmation that’s normal and
> that I’m not missing any parts ?   I would think I would want a screen or
> something covering that to prevent clogs.  NO!  You don’t want a screen or anything
> else that might get clogged and slow down the cockpit drain.
> 
> I’ve got a ton of questions - I’ve downloaded every Rhodes related
> PDF/Document that I can find on the Internet.   Does anyone know if there is
> a schematic available for the boat ?   or a full parts list ?    Any
> information, suggestions would be most welcomed.    Attaching a few pics
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
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