Cary,
This site is maintained so we can help people just like you. Besides, we  
might even learn something ourselves in the process.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 7/27/2012 1:32:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
retiredtoby at gmail.com writes:

UPDATE!!!
I sponged the bilge area and fanned it dry. Water  seemed to be seeping from
around the heavy nylon piece that supports the  mast.
I checked the V berth section and it was dry. Across from the head  and
under the seat there is an access area. I stuck my hand in back toward  the
center and sure enough there was a puddle of water. Turned out to be  about
a gallon. I removed this water, so now I start anew.
The water  tank is empty... not a source of contention and the area was dry.
So now I  know that the previous owner who  blamed the leaky water tank
hoses'  was misinformed.  What ever it is must be an OLD problem and was  
the
source of the rotted floor section in the head.
ONE, what is in this  area that could cause a slow leak? TWO, the hose from
the bilge pump goes  toward the stern. I have not been able to follow it
yet, but it does NOT  connect to the drain in the sink area. I have found no
moist areas anywhere  in the cabin area or cockpit area.
Now it obvious that there two problems  to address. water entry and where
does the bilge pump too.
Sorry guys, I  know I'm a novice with limited knowledge about boats but I
will work to  correct the problems with your help and  experience.
Thanks!
Cary
Radford,VA

On Fri, Jul 27,  2012 at 10:01 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Fresh water,  that kinda shortens the possible points of entry. 
Centerboard
> cap and  also the pennant hose are the two most likely suspects. Getting
>  those  areas bone dry and then sprinkling a little talcum powder in  
those
> areas
> will  give you a good shot at finding the  point of entry. Either way 
it's a
> pain. Good   luck.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated  7/27/2012 9:35:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> retiredtoby at gmail.com  writes:
>
> Thanks  for the info. I have a lot to look for on  the boat.
> Bob and Cathy...... the  boat sat on a 10-15 degree  angle - bow up for
> about
> two months before  launch. When  repairing the water tank problem
> I had to replace the flooring   in the head area. Water from the leaking
> tank
> had seeped into  that area and  over time destroyed the flooring in the
>  Head.
> Rob..... The Laz. was  dry.
> This is two votes for  around the centerboard area.
> Rummy...... I am  on a lake and did  remove some water into a clear 
plastic
> jar. The color did  appear  to be the same as the lake water.
>
> ##########  Does  anybody  know where the bilge pump, pumps the water too?
>  My
> hose is clear PVC  tubing.###########
> THANKS for the  input.
> Back to the boat with a  flashlight and a sponge.
>  Cary
> Radford,VA
> Whisper
>
> On Fri, Jul  27,  2012 at 8:51 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I  know  this is going to sound bad to some people, but is it salt  
water
> or
> >  fresh water? Assuming you are in a salt  water area.
> >
> >  Rummy
> >
>  >
> > In a message dated 7/27/2012 8:33:34 A.M.  Eastern  Daylight Time,
> > rlowe at vt.edu writes:
> >
>  >  Cary,
> > I saw your boat in the water last night.   Looks good!   
Congratulations!
> >
> > Pump all  the water out and even sponge out  any  remaining and see if  
it
> > comes back.  Did you have any  water in it  when  you launched?  I had
> some
> > rain
>  >  water in mine that took a while to works  it's way  out.
> >
> >  Typical areas to look for with no weather  events are  around the
> >  centerboard cap and around the  cockpit drain hose.  Take a  look in  
the
> > laz and  see if
> > any water is there or if it's leaking  abound  the  hose. Any other 
below
> the
> > waterline through  hulls on  your boat? Check those  too. - rob
> >
>  >
> >  ________________________________________
> >  From:   rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >   [rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On  Behalf Of Cary Tolbert [
>  >  retiredtoby at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 26,   2012 5:53  PM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >  Subject:  [Rhodes22-list]  Fwd: water in the bilge
>  >
> > ----------  Forwarded message  ----------
>  > From: Cary Tolbert  <retiredtoby at gmail.com>
> > Date:  Thu,  Jul 26, 2012 at 5:24  PM
> > Subject: water in the  bilge
> > To:   rhodes22-list-request at rhodes22.org
>  >
> >
> > First  time!
> >
> >  Just put my  86 in the water on Sunday. Thursday I  noticed water in  
the
> > bilge ( about 2  inches). I checked the pump  and  yes it does work.
> > Haven't moved the boat  from the slip  and  have not had any heavy
> weather.
> > So my question  to you   experienced Rhodies is: where should I check to
>  see
> > where the water  is  entering the boat.
>  > The water tank is empty as I emptied it  when I first   purchased the 
boat
> > and
> > also replaced the  OLD  lines both to and from the  tank, but have not
> > refilled  it  yet.
> > The laz. is dry.
> > Any thought  or   experiences?
> >
> > Thanks
>  >
> > Cary  Tolbert
> >  Radford,VA
>  > Whisper
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