Armando, My cb was stuck, no, it was as if it had been bolted up. The rust expanded and pinched the board fast in its pocket. The yard pulled the pivot pin, tipped the forward end of the board down, drilled a hole, drove a bolt and levered it out. If your board works, than it is not in the same condition as mine was. The weak point?is where the pennant cable enters the board and attaches to the bushing. I asked Tartan what they do to prevent this point from allowing water and they replied, simply, that the bushing is glassed in.?I took this to mean that it remains a weak point that requires occasional examination. The upside is that this board operated for well over 20 years according to the previous owner. Remember to have the yard elevate the boat high enough to lower the board suffiently for such an examination. I think mine is about 18-20 inches off the ground. ?
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Armando Morell
wrote:
I have hull 555 1974. Does this means my cb could be
also in this conditions. I have to admit I have not
inspected it for a long long time
am
--- mp_leahy <
mp_leahy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have a used centerboard from a 1975 T27. It is
> rust swollen and split
> for about 4 inches around the pennant. My boat yard
> said it could be
> repaired for about $750 at $50 per hour (when was
> the last time you
> paid
the estimated price for skilled trade work?) I
> bought a new one
> from Tartan. Shipping the old one may run about
> $250. I can deliver it
> free between Maine and Massachusetts at my
> convenience. Will consider
> all offers. Even if you don't need a cb, this one
> would make a unique
> coffee table that could withstand heavy abuse,
> beautiful patina, think
> about it!
>
>
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