Thx Richard, interesting read, and thanks for the heads up.  Im wondering is there is a problem extends to the entire 4000 series, including the 4200 formulation, or is it just the 4000UV?

> On Mar 25, 2022, at 1:03 PM, Richard Arking <richard.arking at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Please see the current issue, April 2022, of
> Practical Sailor p 6 for “More  Reports of3M 4000 UV Failures”.  This is
> based on PS’s own long term tests and numerous reports to PS by boat
> owners.  3M has offered no explanation to PS except that 4200 has (or will
> be) reformulated.  Since there is no mention of a recall, I would not buy
> 4200 from existing stocks. PS has suggested Sika 291 as an alternative.
> 
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 11:34 AM RODNEY BROWN <rnelson204 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> 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:
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> Rob
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 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)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> A. What to parts should I expect to replace?   I’ve read mention of
>> drilling out rivets when resealing the joint.
>>> 
>>> 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?
>>> 
>>> B. How much time should I budget for this repair?
>>> 
>>> C. Lastly, would anyone be willing to talk live to share the experience
>> on this repair.  If so my cell is 405-496-5533
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance for helping this rookie out.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Rodney
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>>