It is easier on your hands if you use 3/8 braided line but you have to cut the core part out of the line where you tie the stopper not in the center board. If you don'd cut the core out the knot will be bigger than the width of the board and will jamb. The out braid is plenty strong enough for the 35 lb board. Thanks Doug --- s.mcclellan@attbi.com wrote:

Craig --

I can't speak for all M15s, but on mine, you could change the centerboard pendant without removing the cb completely. If you lower it all the way (gently)you can get at the attachment point while it's still in the trunk.

Unless it's pretty new already, I'd definitely replace the line if you've got the board out anyway. What've you got to lose? I've got 1/4-inch nylon braid on mine. O -------(\_----------(\_--------- ~ ~ (\_ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Steve McClellan~~M15~#152~~Chicago

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Is the centerboard line (halyard? "rope"?) difficult to replace? If so, wouldn't it be prudent to replace it now while the board is out so I'm starting with spanking new nylon that I won't so much as have to inspect for years? Do you have to drop the board to replace its whatchamacallit rope?

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