Ed and John,
Cracks in the ballast may or may not be a problem. I would explore further  
on the outside of the centerboard trunk looking for any cracks in the glass 
or  delamination. I would use something to tap on the hull looking for 
voids which  will make a much different sound.
If the boat is a northern boat (you didn't say where it was located) it  
might be an indication of frost freeze cycles. OR, it could be nothing at all. 
 If you have a friend or know someone that knows a lot about boats, you 
might ask  for help. Also, depending where you and the boat are located, you 
might get a  local Rhodie to help with the inspection.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 8/3/2009 8:29:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jsbudda at verizon.net writes:


Hi  Ed,

The boat you're looking at may or may not be repairable depending  on the
type and extent of the damage. Does the boat currently float? As  always
pictures can help in damage assesment.

Glad ta meet  ya!

John Shulick
s/v Delilah (71)


Edward-58  wrote:

> 
> Hi All:
> I recently found a 1983 R22 for sale  that I was told that under the
> floor boards the cement ballast had  cracks in it.
> How and why does this happen? Is it a common occurrence,  even in newer
> boats?
> Should it be sailed as is, or has this  become a project boat?
> If it's a project boat, what would be involved  in repairing it?
> Thanks in advance for the info.
>  Ed
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