[Rhodes22-list] Center Board Questions and pics

[R22RumRunner at aol.com]

Sounds like someone forgot to tighten the centerboard line after they got  
the boat on the trailer. Upon launching, the centerboard prevented the boat 
from  going anywhere. There are probably a hundred other possibilities, but 
this is  the most common issue I've seen over the years. I've almost done it 
myself. 
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 4/2/2014 1:10:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ric at steelbone.com writes:

Dear  List
I removed the CB cap last weekend and found some interesting  issues.
The crack had been there for some time, but started leaking badly  mid 
season last summer.
I have attend some photos to augment this  discussion.
I appears the crack in the cap was caused by the board swinging  too far 
forward, so the top forward edge of the CB was forced into the  cap.
It happened before I inherited the boat and it was "repaired” with  
silicone from underneath.
The two blocks under the cap are bolted with long  #10 screws from the 
bottom and covered with silicone from the top - its ugly  and wrong.
The two blocks attached to the CB itself appear to be for 1/4  line, and 
need to be replaced no matter what.
The system line in my system  was 1/4 nylon twist,  and much too stretchy. 
So here are some  questions:
1. What size and type line is ideal for the CB system?
2.  Where can I find those blocks that fit in the slot in the CB?
3. What stops  the CB from swinging too far forward?
4. The tubes, (pieces of hosing)  appear to be clear hose - they may have 
shrunk, or were cut short on purpose,  but are an inch short of the cap, and 
one is very warped - what are they  supposed to be made of? 
5. What is the proper installation for the two  blocks attached to the cap? 
Thanks in advance 
Ric
s/v  Dadventure
Hampton Bays, NY  
























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