Roger,
I see you are using sealant, but we know Stan would take issue with that as he does not recommend sealant. - rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of ROGER PIHLAJA
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 10:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Floor Board Removal and Repair

JP,



When you remove the CB cap, you should find a rubber gasket between it and the CB trunk.  If you are very careful when you pry off the cap, you may be able to salvage the gasket.  If not, don't worry.  Simply purchase a sheet of 1/8" thick red rubber gasket material at the hardware store and use the old gasket as a template.  If you completely ruin the gasket; then, use the CB cap as a template.  As Stan noted, there should be a fender washer above and below the flange to spread the load to minimize distortion and prevent leaks.  I like using nylock lock nuts vs standard nuts and lock washers, although they will have to be replaced every time you remove the CB cap.  But, they absolutely will not come loose on their own.  If the existing bolts look at all questionable, it's cheap insurance to replace them.  When I put my CB cap back together, I spread a thin layer of clear silicone RTV aquarium sealer on the CB flange, set the gasket in place, spread more Silicone RTV onto the gasket, and then place the CB cap into place.  Make certain silicone RTV squeezes out all around the CB cap and into the bolt holes.  If the bolt holes don't fill up with silicone RTV; then, add some silicone RTV to each bolt hole before you drop the bolts into the holes.  Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern, like you are torqueing a cylinder head.  Don't turn the bolts when you are tightening them.  Instead, hold the bolt still with a wrench and turn only the nut with another wrench.  This will give the silicone RTV a much better chance of bonding to the bolt shaft and sealing off the bolt holes.



While you have the CB cap off, you should inspect the CB pivot and the anchor point for the CB pennant.  If there is XS play in either, you should fix that issue before reassembly.  Also, there should be a short length of hose that the CB pennant runs thru from the CB to the cockpit bridgedeck.  Inspect that hose and replace if worn.



Roger Pihlaja

S/V Dynamic Equilibrium







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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of JP Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net>
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 10:12:56 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Floor Board Removal and Repair

Richard, yes, they're not nautical blocks but cubicle blocks!  This all began looking for source of bilge water. I do plan to remove the CB cap because of the rusted bolts.  Photos attached. Also there are supposed to be fender washers above and below according to Stan. As you can see, there are no washers.  I've removed all of the bolts but have not lifted the cap yet.

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JP Dempsey
s/v Respite
Rhodes 22 1989/2005
Marshall,VA
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