[Rhodes22-list] Deck Joint repair question

[RODNEY BROWN]

Thanks to everyone who replied. Ive ordered some 3m 4200 and will attempt the easier route up the mountain before I start taking a bunch of stuff apart.  I’ll report back in when its complete and Ive had time to test her out. 

Have a great weekend all,

Rodney

> On Mar 25, 2022, at 10:24 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
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> Rodney,
> I had a similar problem with my first Rhodes.  I just got a chalk gun and chalked around the joint as best I could.  Problem solved.  Don't use a silicon chalk as you'll never get of off if you need to.
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> Rob
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of R Brown
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:30 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Deck Joint repair question
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> Hope everyone is having a great week.  I purchased my Rhodes in Jan, and the owner mentioned that he was planning on resealing the deck joint this year (she leaks a little water on the starboard side galley are when the gunwales are buried). The search function lead to me to a few threads on this topics, but left me with questions.  (My boat was built in 2001)
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> A. What to parts should I expect to replace?   I’ve read mention of drilling out rivets when resealing the joint.  
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> Some one mentioned replacing rivets with bolts. Are there thoughts about the pros and cons of bolt vs. rivets? 
> Does anyone have a suggestion on what size rivets I’ll need? Also, where is a good source to purchase them?
> Should I plan on replacing the rub rail while doing this? 
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> B. How much time should I budget for this repair? 
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> C. Lastly, would anyone be willing to talk live to share the experience on this repair.  If so my cell is 405-496-5533
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> Thanks in advance for helping this rookie out. 
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> Cheers,
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> Rodney 
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