Hello, I'm new to sailing and I bought a 1998 Hunter 240 with the ballast system. I don't know how the center board keel is lowered and raised. Can anyone instruct me on this operation? Thanks.
Hunter 240 keel operation
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It's operated by a line that comes up through the cabin and passes through the deck just in front of the mast. Go up there and find it - follow it back towards the cockpit. It will run through a locking cleat that you will need to open. Put the line around the winch on the cabinet top and use a winch handle to raise the centerboard. When lowering, do it slowly and gently - there's no reason to just let it fall.
Congrats on the new boat.
Congrats on the new boat.
Suggest posting on small boats section. Make sure when center board is up all the you will hear a clunk noise. Going all the way down same noise. If not send a private message and I will call to tel you how to adjust line
@Drew13440
Have not heard either in a private message. Thank you for posting. He appears to be hard headed but will find out all we are doing is helping.
Have not heard either in a private message. Thank you for posting. He appears to be hard headed but will find out all we are doing is helping.
Have heard form original poster and will report back anything of significance as I think it is a matter of educating. @caverun , I have mentioned you as a resident expert here too. However, if I run into a problem I may contact you but first have advised to look at owners manual under boat information.