I just bought a 2006 Hunter 146 that is in very good condition. To my dismay, the cleat holding the centerboard up was not as robust as I expected, and the centerboard came down sometime during an 80 mile trailering, mostly asphalt. The result is that it appears that someone took a belt sander or saw to it. Besides being shorter and blunt on the bottom, it appears to be in OK shape.
I am handy with epoxy fiberglass and foam, so if possible would like to repair it myself. Does anyone know (1) the materials it is made of; (2) the length and shape.
It appears to be a high-density foam more like injected polystyrene or urethane than styrofoam beads. The surface is clearly fiberglass and some sort of resin, with a nice smooth finish. According to the specs, the draft of the boat with centerboard up is 6" and down is 30," suggesting that it should extend 2.5' from the bottom of the boat.
Does anyone have any information that would help me restore the centerboard close to its original composition and shape? A new one is $775, more than half what I paid for it.
Thanks in advance,
Pete
I am handy with epoxy fiberglass and foam, so if possible would like to repair it myself. Does anyone know (1) the materials it is made of; (2) the length and shape.
It appears to be a high-density foam more like injected polystyrene or urethane than styrofoam beads. The surface is clearly fiberglass and some sort of resin, with a nice smooth finish. According to the specs, the draft of the boat with centerboard up is 6" and down is 30," suggesting that it should extend 2.5' from the bottom of the boat.
Does anyone have any information that would help me restore the centerboard close to its original composition and shape? A new one is $775, more than half what I paid for it.
Thanks in advance,
Pete