Like Jazz, we have a big cutout for the pendant--even larger than his. I like the cutout as it allows frequent inspection of connection to CB. We wedge a piece of sponge in there for sailing--works great. To avoid splash while raising CB, I just haul it up very slowly. Bill M-17 Robbin, Electric Drive, 1981 Windsor, CA -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jazzy Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 5:42 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Water through centerboard hole Oooh, looking at the pics, mine has been "altered". The corner of the trunk is roughly cut out and the line exits there. It doesn't have the clean, neat plastic sleeve. It's just a biggish hole. Also my winch is to the right of the cleat, so the line has to go over the cleat and then down through the hole. The water doesn't drain anywhere, just sits on the sole and tries to rot the wood at the base of the v berth. So I towel it out. Jazz On Jun 15, 2016 4:42 PM, "Dave Scobie" <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote: FYI folks ... Jazz has an older M17 with a cast iron board and the centerboard pennant comes out of the trunk inside the cabin. picture linked below shows the setup. http://m17-375.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=35000941 -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com
On Jun 15, 2016, at 3:54 PM, Jazzy <jazzydaze@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all, Do you guys get water splashing inside from the centerboard hole? I get it sailing and when raising it. What are your solutions?
Also, got some help (on account of my pissed off back) and El Nino is looking smart and capable in his new home!
Jazz