Stuck CB
Ben and Justin, this is such a common problem, I think we will have to have a forum solely on this topic 8^). I would agree with you Ben, there appears to be a dog leg in that pennent tube, yet I have heard of others who were successful in pushing something down the hole? I certainly can't get at mine because I have closed off and rerouted the tube through the diesel engine compartment. Best bet is to dive down, or pay a scuba (or pearl ) diver, to release it. You should be able to get a pair of rubber padded vice grips on the leading edge and yank straight down. Could be more than just mud up in the slot. If there are pebbles binding that board, Justins' advice on hauling, lifting and power washing is spot on, although an expensive excercise mid season. If I only had a few weeks left of sailing I might just sail without the CB, which is possible with our stump keels, and wait for traditional haul out. I'm thinking of installing a permenant lanyard to the trailing edge of my CB, so I have something to haul down on, if it happens to me again.Don