Slim:
Lake Ontario became infested with zebra mussels about 20 years ago. During the first few years the infestation was severe but over time it has moderated. Antifouling works very well. I painted the centerboard housing and have found that the paint lasts virtually indefinitely. It certainly does not require reapplication as is the case with the hull where the paint gradually wears off.


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: Monday, May 16, 2022 12:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Zebra Mussel Mitigation

Slim,
Pretty interesting.  First time I can think of someone setting up a rig for
removing the centerboard.  How much does that thing weigh?  I wasn't sure if
you could man handle it or not.  I hope your solution to the zebra mussels
works.  I'm thankful we don't have to deal with them (yet) where we sail.

Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Steven
Alm
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2022 2:35 PM
To: Rhodes <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Zebra Mussel Mitigation

I keep my boat on Lake Pepin which is actually The Mississippi River.
Unfortunately it's become infested with zebra mussels in a big way. They got
up inside the centerboard trunk and jammed up the board so bad it would
hardly move up and down. At one point mid-season last year I hauled it out
on the marina's big travel lift and power sprayed up in the trunk as best we
could and it was better for a while. I can't keep doing that though so I
took the board out and painted it with anti-fouling ablative bottom paint,
counting on the fact that they can't attach to the paint. I was mostly
unable to prep /sand the inside of the trunk to my satisfation but I did get
three coats of paint down there with the weenie roller on a stick.
The fun part was the trolly I fabricated to hook the block and tackle to,
hoisted the board up and rolled it across the boom and out to the cockpit
for prep and paint. Then hoisted it back up, rolled it back in and lowered
it into place. (see pictures) I'm counting on the bottom paint to solve the
problem. I truly hope not to be doing this again!!

Slim
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