Graham,
Thanks for the response.  I'm not terrible worried about matching the gel coat color.  I'd like to at least get close but not concerned about an exact match. The location is such that's it not that visible to begin with and I'm more concerned with having it be watertight than pretty.  Good point about putting pressure on it to determine the extent of the damage.  I have not done that yet.  Yes, the crack is visible on the inside and the inside and outside views are very similar as far as the visible extents of the damage.  The idea of cloth reinforcement on the interior makes a lot of sense since it's accessible and not visible.  We shall see. - rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 7:08 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity

Rob:
If you are so inclined, other than matching the gel coat color that does not
look to me to be a difficult fix. Examine it carefully and put pressure in
the area to determine if the damage extends beyond the visible crack. Can
you see the crack from the inside? The fact that you have access to both
sides also makes it much easier.

I would reinforce the inside with a few layers of cloth and then grind out
the crack with an 8:1 taper. Fill the depression with about 4 layers of
cloth with each patch being about an inch larger on all sides than the
previous one and finally fill and fair with filler. I use epoxy for
everything but I am sure that polyester would be more than adequate.

The final step is to match the color with either gel coat or paint. That
requires skill that far exceeds my ability. That is why I ended up painting
the whole damned boat. So if you can't stan the idea of a blemish you will
probably need a pro.

Graham Stewart
Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
Kingston Ontario


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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
Lowe, Rob
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:54 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity

I wanted to follow up on the motor lift, at least mine anyway.  I was able
to remove the lift rail by removing 5 screws from the laz.  What was holding
me up was the top one, which is way up at the top of the transom.  Getting
to that screw was a real #$$%.  I had to get into the laz and reach up to
get to the screw.  It took one of those 90 degree angled screw drivers to
remove it.  But once I got all five screws out the and the rail separated
from the rest of the lift parts, the rail just fell off the boat.  No
adhesive holding it.  I'm glad I took that rail off as I can now see entire
crack in the transom.  I've not yet decided whether to attempt repairs
myself or to call in a pro, but at least now I can access the entire damaged
area.  Photos attached. -  rob


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From: Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu>
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:51 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity

Thanks Joe.  Yes, we'll call this an unfortunate accidents, which can be
fixed.  I'll let the list know how I proceed and will document as I go. -
rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Joe
Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 5:08 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Need some help fixing my stupidity

Rob,
Wish I could help. I was trying to figure out how the lift comes off because
we thought we had a leak coming from underneath the plywood reinforcement
inside the lazarette. Luckily, we found that water was leaking from the
rudder gudgeons making motor lift removal moot. Looks as though that its
simply held on by the bolts you've removed and any bedding/sealants used and
it may just be a matter of extra pressure to pry it away from the transom. A
call to Stan may be your best option before doing further damage.  If you do
get the lift removed, please post photos on The List. They will be a
tremendous addition to the Archive.  I believe that you just had one of
those unfortunate accidents, a blind spot, because as the saying goes "You
can't fix stupid!"  Good luck!



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Joe Dempsey
s/v Respite
Rhodes 22 1989/2005
Deltaville,VA
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