Hello Mr.Lang
You may want to make things really easy on yourself by taking the boat to
a yard
and using their hoist. They usually will have all the necessary
tools at hand to make quick
work of the task. Also this method is sure to maintain that all to
important household harmony
I am currently awaiting an estimate on the fabrication of a new stainless
steel
centerboard.
I have a 1977 M17 Flushdeck. The previous owner did little to protect
this vital
part of the boat. the boat was slipped in saltwater for well over five
years resulting
in a heavily corroded centerboard. Prone to sticking and really slowed
the boat down.
The board was pulled and sandblasted revealing what looks life the
surface of Mars.
I have thought of using an adhesive epoxy to fill an fair the board. then
seal with a layer of glass.
But I'll wait till the estimate arrives to see if it's worth the
trouble.
Mark Escovedo
M-17 F/D
Chunky Dory
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 12:11
PM
Subject: M_Boats: 17 center board
I am a do- it- yourselfer most of the time. Ive got my
Monty-17 on the
trailer and now am trying to figure a way to raise ii
enough to unstick and
drop the center board. I plan on doing the full
sandblasting, coating, and
epoxy of the trunk and board. I have a few
hair-brained ideas on how to lift
the boat enough but am interested to
hear if any one else has a sure fire
way before I get in more trouble
than my wife might like!
Dik Lang
Sweet Pea
M-17
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