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by calhoon205
Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Centerboard box
Replies: 44
Views: 24419

Re: Centerboard box

Looks good Jim. I had a pro look at mine and didn't find too much damage, but I'm still going to have him take care of it. As I'm sure you know, both sailing sailboats and fixing sailboats are fine hobbies, but sometimes you have to choose just one...
Brian
by calhoon205
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Centerboard box
Replies: 44
Views: 24419

Re: Centerboard box

Thanks guys - that's some good info! Sounds like it would be a good idea to redo the bolts with some silicone once a year or so. I would still like to do something about the area between the DB trunk and mast step - mine's a little soft... I'd also like to come up with a better way to pass the wires...
by calhoon205
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Centerboard box
Replies: 44
Views: 24419

Re: Centerboard box

Hello Dave - how is that you got the plate off? It looks like there's a "shell" that surrounds the actual trunk... Did you have to cut into that to see the nuts for the mast plate or is there access somewhere behind the carpet?
Thanks a lot - Brian
by calhoon205
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Centerboard box
Replies: 44
Views: 24419

Re: Centerboard box

Jim - I hope all is well with the CB and you're ready for spring! Can you tell me what you learned about the CB box construction? Is is possible to access the bolts that secure the plate for the mast? I'd like to redo the area between the mast step and the CB - where some wires go down into the cabi...