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We often rewire Auto Off On bilge switches so off and Auto are the same, eliminating the off function. Also concur that Auto should be one of the very few (if not the only) thing wired direct to the

My .02 worth... When I first bought my Tartan, the first thing I did was remove the swingkeel. My bronze pin had worn down to the size a little larger than a bobby pin! I can’t believe the board

Glad if I can help. ? A couple more minor points: ?it’s a good idea to round the ends of the pin, or maybe even taper it a little bit on each end. ?This makes it easier to insert the pin:

Thanks for the info. I have to install a centerboard and was thinking bushings would be a good idea. You saved me from having to learn from my own mistakes.

In morning’s light I noticed something else: ?reference to bushings inside the pipe stubs. ? They shouldn’t be there, and they’re not original. ? I know, it sounds appealing to think that the

I would agree. I’ve had the pleasure of attempting to remove 5200 and it was not an enjoyable experience

Respectfully, the suggestion to use 5200 on the caps is terrible advice. ? 5200 is more-or-less permanent; it’s known as ‘the devil’s glue.’ ? It should never be used on anything you might

Definitely conflicting issues here. It's often been repeated that bronze of this age loses a lot of strenth as it loses zinc and can be prone to sudden, catastrophic failure. My plan is just to

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

Don’t know why you would fibreglass over the bronze centerboard pivot caps. There is a pin sitting in bushings inside. All should be bronze, but on some boats (ours) pin was ss. Those parts need to

Saw Rick's reply and echoing it: center board pivot pin. When you lower the centerboard, it attaches from there and swings down from a pin stuck in those bits of bronze pipe. The pin and

My caps are completely fiberglassed over. It looks like they have been that way since the boat was constructed. However, I need to replace the centerboard, so I'll have to cut off the ends of the

Those caps are enclosures for the centerboard pin. wrote:

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

We are just starting our topside, we test painted the transom with epiphanies bootlak enamel.? We are very happy. I think we will actually be using Alex seal because of color choice. But 2

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

Hi Marty, That works. I haven't learned the lessons I should have learned from all of this but one of the lessons I have learned that seems to be true is something is almost always better than

Forgot. I rolled and tipped. = > ÷

Marty, I had the same situation on Kiltie. I sanded the section down to the bare gel , filled big chips with thickened West Sys. and treated with coats of Interprotect 2000 two part epoxy paint. Then