Sandra, I had a similar problem with my M15, until I realized that if I pull the boat onto the trailer without first raising the centerboard, the slack cb halyard would get wedged in the slot and jamb the cb. I then had to partially launch the boat, climb into the trailer and bounce the bow up and down on the trailer and the cb would free itself. Then, climb into the boat and raise and secure the cb and finish launching so the cb did not catch on the trailer. Not very elegant, but it works for me. Now I always, always, raise and secure the cb before trailer recovery. The rudder too, or it will drag on the ramp. (I hope saying "always" doesn't jink me and I forget next time.) Bob 1982 M14 #208 On 7/11/10 3:16 PM, Seawitch wrote:
I have looked into the archives and found a couple of messages relating to the issue of stuck centerboards. My M15's centerboard is stuck and I am unable to get it to drop completely. In order to access the slot, there has to be a way to raise the boat off the trailer. I have been unable to locate anyone in my area of Utah with a boat lift or who works on sailboats. One of the articles I read in the archives showed an elaborate but permanently built lifting mechanism someone built for an M17. Not something I am able to do. Anyone have any simple suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Fair Winds, Smooth Sailing! Sandra(Seawitch #617)
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