[Rhodes22-list] questions regarding the Rhodes centerboard - Very Important Comment

[DownHill]

All,

I'm not sure how this BB works in terms of my replying to specific
information that you have sent to me, but here goes: (DAMN THE TORPEDOES ,
FULL SPEED AHEAD?)

>From the photo that Ron sent, the center board should extend vertically from
the bottom of the boat. I snorkeled down to look at mine and it does not. 
The line that was installed is too short or the board sticks on the way
down.  Since the control line is not loose, I think the line is too short. 
The photo of the mechanical advantage mechanism suggest that after removing
the tens of bolts, one can  change the line to a longer one.

My next question, and there always is a next question, has to do with
diamond boards vs center boards.  It is possible to change the board to a
diamond board, given the praise that Stan heaps onto diamond boards?

Downhill Joe




Tootle wrote:
> 
> Joe:
> 
> What Ron failed to say about pictures is that the boat is out of the
> water!  
> 
> Yes people have changed the lines.  Also, ask Captain Bob Keller about his
> experiences with a centerboard that does not go up and down.  Also ask
> Captain Lou Rosenberg for his comments on the centerboard well. 
> 
> Gee, if Ron replies to your post, he needs to go back and read:
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2008-April/049558.html
> 
> So, downhill Joe, where do you reside and sail.  That could have a bearing
> on whether your board goes up and down.  Everheard of muscles?  
> 
> We are waiting for you to tell us more...
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> attachment:
>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p16628209/rhetoric.jpg rhetoric.jpg 
>  
> 
> 
> DownHill wrote:
>> 
>> Has any one worked with the centerboard?
>> 
>> I noticed that the centerboard on my '86 (rebuilt 2002) Rhodes does not
>> extend vertically from the keel when the centerboard retrieval line is
>> fully released.  it is approximately 30 deg from vertical.  Because of
>> this, the boat does not point very well.
>> 
>> Has anyone replaced this line?  Does one merely remove the bolts from the
>> cabin floor to access the line?  Is there a mechanical advantage pulley
>> system? can it be easily accessed to change the line?
>> 
>> I've read about Stan's diamond board.  Has anyone replaced the center
>> board with a diamond board?  did your performance improve?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>> 
>> Joe
>> 
> 
> 
>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p16628209/rhetoric.jpg rhetoric.jpg 
> 

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