Jim Keep us posted. How do you intend to drain the cockpit? I can not get the CB to fully extend. I need to get in the water and see if I can un-jam it. Waiting for warmer weather in NW Indiana (50 mi east of Chicago) George 'We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust our Sails' -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jim Dahlquist Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:36 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: How to replace a centerboard rope? I am considering a change to that would involve blocking the cockpit drain and running the rope through a stainless tube, but first want to know if the rope an be replaced from the bottom, but just pulling the rope up through the tube (using a wire for example). What is involved in replacing the lift rope? Jim Dahlquist Palatine, IL