Steve of #159… You are clearly more capable and daring than I! I've started by slithering under the trailer and carefully filing the CB on each side, using an old, quite flexible miter saw blade. This after I checked for any obvious obstructions. After I've managed to run the blade along the both sides of the board's length, I plan to take her out on a calm day and give the board a firm shove or two using the metal rod technique. Thanks much for responding to my question; I'll let you know how it goes! Steve of #163 On Aug 25, 2008, at 2:12 PM, Steve and Diana Parsons wrote:
Steve,
I have #159, and frequently have a stuck board. Too lazy to replace it at the present, but I will replace it.
One of my tricks if I am around a sandy beach, or at least one with no rocks is to careen the boat over on her side with the topping lift, then walk around to the keel and use a leatherman to pull the CB out. It takes two people to do this with any form of ease, or you need to be real fast if you let go of the topping lift.
Regards,
Steve who used to be on Whidbey way back when Hector was still a pup.
On Aug 25, 2008, at 1:02 PM, jim sadler wrote:
Steve
I have #162 and here is what I did. You need to be sure the well is not swelling. If it is it will just clamp you new lead CB
http://picasaweb.google.com/jascopacific/M15KeelRepair
You can email me at jimsadler@jascopacific.com
Capt'n James Albert Sadler Skipper M-15 Pelican
On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 9:31 PM, steve pearse <sspearse@whidbey.com> wrote:
Greetings! For the first time, I was unable to coax my centerboard down during a recent gentle sail. I hate the thought of having to have the boat attended to at a 'full-price' marina, so I'm hoping that some Monty sailors will have discovered ways to coax the CB down/ up without having to resort to major surgery. The boat is still relatively new to me, so I learn something new every time out. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
Steve on Whidbey 1981 M-15 #163
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