Tom.... The pin is fixed and the board rotates around it. The pin is 3/8 inch stainless steel smooth rod stock. 5200 will work to keep it in but it has to be clean first. Epoxy is another solution. After 5200 or epoxy, be sure to squeegee a coat over the outside hole and let dry. (3 days for 5200) Trailering vibration has an effect on pin movement. When trailering long distance a square of Duct Tape over each hole might be a good idea. I like Bert's solution as well; if you do the bottom, follow his advice. We sure had a good time at Havasu...!!..... Bob Eeg www.montgomeryboats.com www.norseayachts.com (949) 489-8227
From: tjenk@gte.net Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:22:48 -0800 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Centerboard Pin Problem
John, Just wondering if the pin is bonded to the board and rotates in a sleeve, or if the pin is supposed to be immobile, and the board rotates on the pin. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 #626 Scintilla
On Feb 27, 2010, at 2:13 PM, saltm17@aol.com wrote:
I had the same problem for awhile with my M17. I would check the pin when I stopped for gas and sometimes would find the pin hanging part way out. It looked like when the boat was on the trailer the cb was being pushed up a bit into the trunk which took the weight off the pin which was then allowed to rattle loose with vibrations. The first time I saw the problem was at a gas station halfway through a long trip. For a stop-gap measure, I taped over both holes and it worked for the rest of that trip. When back home I had both sides epoxied and that seems to have stopped the problem.
John Edwards M17 # 372 Miss T