Mike:

Below is a link to the rubber sheet warehouse store where I believe we purchased  neoprene for the centerboard cap repair.

Amazon.com: Neoprene Rubber Sheet, Rolls, Strips 3/16" (.187") Thick x 8" Wide x 10" Long Solid Rubber : Industrial & Scientific<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016C5GMDK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>

Please note that I spent a number of years setting up a boat repair and restoration facility in Maryland that included re-establishing relationships with various boat suppliers for trailers, rigging, sails, hardware, and other items however after a few years of operation I ended this service due to threats and feedback I received from the Rhodes community.  Perhaps I will re-visit this service again in the future in a more friendly environment.


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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 1:07 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Source For New Centerboard Cap Gasket

Mike McKay,

The last time that I needed to replace a centerboard trunk gasket, about 12 years ago on my original 1981, I used:

MSC Direct P/N:83039842
Neoprene Rubber Thickness: 3/16 Width: 6 Length: 60 Durometer: 40 Color: Black

See the original email thread at:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2011-January/067570.html

It worked very well.

Mike Weisner
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 5:29 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Source For New Centerboard Cap Gasket

Mike,

My existing gasket is 7.25 x 54.25.  I didn't examine the possibility of using narrower material--is that what you used?

Thanks,

Mike

Mike McKay
s/v Liber (2006/2018)
Allatoona Lake
Acworth, GA



-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Michael D. Weisner
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 4:12 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Source For New Centerboard Cap Gasket

The 40A product is currently out of stock at MSCDirect.com, although the 3/16"/60A material is readily available for $18.63 as follows:

USA Sealing
60 x 6 x 3/16″ Black Neoprene Strip
Shore 60 A, 1,000 to 1,200 psi Tensile Strength, -40 to 212°F MSC# 57125841 Mfr# RS-N60-268
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/57125841

or you can move up to 1/4"/40A material at $24.74 as follows:
USA Sealing
60 x 6 x 1/4″ Black Neoprene Strip
Shore 40 A, 1,000 to 1,200 psi Tensile Strength, -40 to 212°F MSC# 83039875 Mfr# RS-N40-269
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/83039875

or, simply wait a bit for the 3/16"/40A material to be in stock again at $18.63 as follows:
USA Sealing
60 x 6 x 3/16″ Black Neoprene Strip
Shore 40 A, 1,000 to 1,200 psi Tensile Strength, -40 to 212°F MSC# 83039842 Mfr# RS-N40-268
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/83039842

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:13 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Source For New Centerboard Cap Gasket

Currently none of the rubber sheeting on Amazon or McMaster-Carr are the right size for the gasket.  Has anyone found another option?  Stan is incommunicado recently.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Mitch Mitchell
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 6:34 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Source For New Centerboard Cap Gasket

Sorry, that’s not the one I used. If you look that up on Amazon they come in a wide variety of sizes and thickness. I listed that so you could get the brand name.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 20, 2022, at 5:41 PM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>
> This product is too thin and not wide enough.
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Mitch Mitchell
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 12:16 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Source For New Centerboard Cap Gasket
>
> You might try this out. It comes in different sizes and thicknesses. I found it on Amazon.
>
> NABOWAN Solid Rubber Sheets,Strips,Rolls 1/8" (.125") Thick x 3" Wide
> x 120" Long, Thin Neoprene Rubber, Perfect for DIY Gasket Material,
> Sealing, Liner, Shield, Padding, Mat : Industrial & Scientific
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 20, 2022, at 11:11 AM, John Wiberg <jwiberg at wi.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Mark.  I’ll Give a try.  John
>>
>>>> On May 20, 2022, at 9:53 AM, Mark West via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> charles.gabriel at gmail.com helps Stan in parts.  Hope this helps Mark
>>>
>>
>