[Rhodes22-list] CB Gasket replacement and Tightening

Wed Jun 1 19:42:02 EDT 2022

I'll check if I have any other contact info for Chris. He's a Rhodie and is on The List from time to time.

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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] CB Gasket replacement and Tightening

Joe,

This is very helpful.  In my boat there were no washers on the underside of the cap, just on the top.  I'll add bottom washers when I reassemble.  
A few of the hex heads broke off during disassembly and there was evidence of corrosion, so I ordered all new 316 stainless hardware from McMaster-Carr (1 day delivery!).  I tried emailing Chris Cowie but his email bounced back.

My gasket seems to be in reasonable condition, but I planned on replacing it anyway.  However, I still haven't located neoprene sheet in the right size.  The gasket is 7.25" x 54.25" and is 3/16" thick.  I imagine that 1/4" neoprene would also work well and might be more forgiving if there are irregularities in the surfaces.  I am looking for soft 40A Duro, which is less common than the harder 60A.

If anyone has recently been able to get the gasket material, please let me know.  I've also reached out to Stan and Charles but haven't heard back yet.

Thanks for your help.

Mike McKay
s/v Liber (2006/2018)
Allatoona Lake
Acworth, GA

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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] CB Gasket replacement and Tightening

Mike,

I can't put my "fingers" on it right now. But here are my notes:

I obtained a replacement gasket through Chris Cowie, ccowieatvoilieryachts.com , a Rhodie at Voilier Yachts in White Plains, MD . If you want to buy your own gasket, purchase neoprene.) I took my CB cap to them so they could get the bolt holes properly aligned in the right pattern. Once I had the new gasket, re-assembly of the gasket and CB Cover was the reverse.

I replaced all of the hardware with ¼” x 1-1/4” 316 SS Machine bolts, fender washers and lock nuts purchased from McMaster-Carr on line. You may be able to get them for less at Fastenall. The old gasket only had the machine screws and nuts. Stan told me that there should be fender washers on top and bottom. (First photo shows CB Cap before I removed it showing rust around the hex screw heads.  The second photo shows the “new” cap with new hardware incl. fender washers)

I tightened the hex screws barely snug at first and then gradually tightening, side to side, working from front to rear or vice versa and finally snugging them down in the same sequence, taking care not to over tighten. (Do not tighten by alternating front to rear or there is a chance of a “bubble” occurring in the gasket.)  Once you launch for the first time, check for leaks and torque the bolts as necessary, but always allow for future tightening.  When I first launched, there was leakage and I snugged the screws once again and the dripping ceased. I’m in my third season (2021) and it hasn’t leaked a drop!

I will probably pull up my cabin sole and re-snug them soon.

I hope this helps.

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Joe, where would we find Stan's instructions?

Thanks,

Mike McKay

s/v Liber (2006/2018)

Allatoona Lake

Acworth, GA

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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Size of Centerboard hole

By the way, when it comes to replacing the cap and gasket, Stan has very specific instructions. There are 50+ 316 SS Machine screws and fender washers  and backing nuts securing the rubber gasket. It does not require sealant. If properly fastened and the machine screws carefully tightened, it will remain water tight. Do not over tighten! If you cannot find Stan's instructions, let me know and I will post them.

Joe Dempsey

SV Respite

Deltaville, VA

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Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Size of Centerboard hole

Photos I left off earlier post!

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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Size of Centerboard hole

Thanks Roger. The pivot hole was the hole that I was referring to.

Chuy Carreon

S/V AfterMath

> On May 14, 2022 at 9:32 AM ROGER PIHLAJA < <mailto:roger_pihlaja at msn.com%20mailto:roger_pihlaja at msn.com%20> roger_pihlaja at msn.com mailto:roger_pihlaja at msn.com > wrote:

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>     Unfortunately, there are also 2 holes in the centerboard. There is a hole which is a snug fit with a 1/2” OD shoulder bolt which is what the centerboard pivots on. Then, there is another hole near the trailing edge of the centerboard for the pennant. On my boat, this hole is 3/8” ID.

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