Would someone be kind enough to provide detailed instructions on how to replace the centerboard pennant? How long is the pennant and at point do you tie in the stopper knot?, how long and what size is the pennant?, and any and all information that will assist an incompetent (me) in this process. Thanks Gary In a message dated 1/27/2012 8:48:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rkgraves@gmail.com writes: Philipp Our 17 is a 1988 model and has the fiberglass centerboard. I believe our boats have the same centerboard setup. When we purchase our 17 in 2005 the centerboard was damaged beyond repair and had to be replaced. At that same time I also replaced the pennant. Our trailer allowed room for the centerboard to drop without hitting the trailer but even so this wasn't nearly enough drop of the CB low enough to get to the pennant. I had to raise the boat off the trailer another 12' or so, and remove the CB pivot pin, in order to get the CB down low enough to access the pennant. This was 7 years ago so my memory may be a little rusty, somewhere I believe I have pictures of the process. I remember raising the boat and supporting it on blocks in order to get the CB to drop low enough to replace it as well as access the pennant. Randy G. M17 #410 On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:38 PM, <seable@lava.net> wrote:
Mahalo Plenty for your responses and info.
My M17 is still on the trailer as I overhaul her. Actually my new business name is “KEELHAULIN’” for you Chip Foose fans out there!
In any case, her tattoo is right at eye level and appears as such: MMPI (space) 7422H091. So while she may not be a HO, nor a virgin, at least we know she’s over 21! She came to me with “LATER” fading on her transom, which my wife still likes. I much prefer the concept, and sound, of “SOONER!” What’s it gonna be?
I do have another question: Is the C/B pennant attachment accessible with the board down but not out?
Thanks again, Philipp (no typo) @ SE’ABLE 808-247-8497