by Guest » Tue Dec 02, 1997 1:00 am
To remove that centerboard:<OL><LI>The best position for the boat is on its side (roll it on the beach or your lawn). Otherwise, you will need at least enough room to drop the board out and you will need someone to lower it out.</LI><LI>Remove the two inspection ports on either side of the centerboard trunk to expose the bolt that the centerboard pivots on.</LI><LI>Remove the nut on the pivot bolt and remove the bolt. If the boat is not on its side (or upside down) be sure that there is someone to catch the board.</LI><LI>Remove the control cables/lines that are connected to the board, note how they were connected. It may be simpler, depending on your setup (there were several different setups), to leave the control lines connected to the board. Attach messenger lines to the ends before pulling them through to make installation easier.</LI></OL>When installing, smear the gaskets with SuperLube (doesn't attack the rubber) and tighten moderately. After launching, check through the inspection ports for leaks and tighten as needed.
Bob Lemaire (rlemaire-at-mediaone.com)