The fact that it is plastic is unlikely to be your issue as they are quite
common.  Most likely it just needs to be re-bedded with new sealant.

Hank

On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 9:41 AM THOMAS POLISE via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I recently bought a Rhodes 22 launched her and a week later found the
> bilge filled with salt water.   After checking the centerboard gasket and
> bolts and finding them dry I discovered the leak.  It was from the port
> thru-hull fitting located adjacent to the forward battery. I needed to
> remove the plywood to get to it and discovered a plastic thru hull
> fitting.  I was hesitant to adjust it for fear of breaking it and then
> having to haul her out. I wound up installing a bilge pump and tying
> discharge into sink waste.  I plan on replacing both thru hulls with bronze
> fittings this winter.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 19, 2019, at 9:27 AM, rweiss <rweiss at siu.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Just saw another reference to water in the bilge which makes me think I
> need
> > to be more aware of a potential problem. Where does water come from to
> get
> > into the bilge? I don't think I have ever had any water in my bilge.
> (I've
> > only taken up the carpet in the cabin a couple of times to check.) I do
> not
> > have a bilge pump. Do I need to be more concerned about this?
> >
> > Bob
> > Beach Spring
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----
> > Bob Weiss
> > Beach Spring
> > 1998 Rhodes 22 Recycled in 2014
> > --
> > Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
>
>