doug: glad you have check things out and now _have_ a stop pin. no need for a knot in the pendent. just _slowly_ let the board down until it stops. then raise the board about 1/2", so the pendent is carrying the load, and you are set for sailing. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Sun, 8/14/11, Doug Vogel <shadowmt@earthlink.net> wrote:
Thanks very much Howard, Dave, Bones for your suggestions.
Now I believe I received poor information from the previous owner. He showed me the stopper hole, and said it was for securing the CB when the boat was on the trailer. He had me remove the 3/8" bolt before putting the boat in the water.
I will pull the CB today, and assess any damage. If The tang is still OK, I will use the stopper pin . Otherwise , I will use a knot in the pendent to hold the CB just off the pin. Or experiment....
Thanks again for the valuable info. I am very grateful for the spirit of helpfulness shown by the owners group.
Doug Vogel Tie Line - #325