The C'B rope on my '76 M17 is 1/4" dia. Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Sylvester" <wmcsyl1@cox.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 9:22 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: New old M-17
Fellow Montgomerians, I found a mysterious gob of material wedged in the centerboard hole where the rope goes to raise the board. After much effort I dug it out and realized that it was the remains of the old, broken rope knot. Happily, I found a nice, shiny stainless shackle almost sticking up through the hole. So, before I go to the effort to take the centerboard out, I will tie a line to the shackle and see if I can raise and lower the centerboard. My question to you Montgomerians is: What size and type of line should I use?
Thanks,
Lucky Bill
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