1969 MORGAN 30 Centerboard Help

[smoothsailing]

Hi all,

I recently purchased a 1969 Morgan 30.

The previous owner did not use the C-board and locked it in the up position with vice grips.

All is rusted, the wire is no good, and I am not sure if the C-board is now frozen in place

The boat is on the Hard with the keel blocked.

I would like to get it in working order for the 2012 season.

Any help (drawings and/or pics) would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

Bill
ESPA
1969 Morgan 30

 

[Merlin Clark]

Yea! A fellow Morganite!
You'll find some good info on these CBs at: http://members.cox.net/morgan24site/Morgancbpage.htm
and another excellant source of info: http://checa.us/sailorschoice.html
Also, there are a bunch of good and very knowledgable Morgan people at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/morganowners/.
I love my 24, it's a great sailing boat and did surprising well before I got my CB working and now it's even better. The 30 is another great boat!
Welcome aboard!