Re: Centerboard Trunk Leak
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Those caps are access to the centerboard pin. I open them up?every?other year for inspection. I think the?pin, over time, could wear and thin the bottom of the pipe. I alway was careful?when tightening as it seems the pipe is just held by the fiberglass. As I tighten them, I was careful not to twist the pipe.? I had a small leak last year and when she was on the hard I exposed more of the brass pipe and added some?stiffened?west sys. Now no leak. John Bailey Kiltie
Let me first by saying I am in no risk of the boat sinking...as I sit here she is firmly sitting on the bottom at low tide...I came out yesterday morning to find water up to the floorboards because of a slow leak from the port side pipe that extends out from the trunk...the bilge got switched to manual...no harm no foul...
Question...what are those outlets for that have the caps on them?? Any recommendations on solutions...there is a good bit of water pressure behind those caps so short of pulling to address....what have you all done...picture attached for reference.... 
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-------- Original message -------- Date: 5/7/21 3:54 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [T27Owners] Ready to go.
Kiltie looks wonderful. Have a great season. Robin
Kiltie looks great for being 55 years old. She has a new coat of paint and will be dunked back in Oneida Lake NY any day. Originally sailed out of the Hudson then the Chesapeake Bay she has been living the fresh water life. She is yawl rigged (mizzenmast not up yet). A labor of love. John <image.jpg>?
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