I can not raise my centerboard more then half way using the centerboard line and winch. Even then, the line as tremendous tension on it. The board moves freely and I can easily lift into place from underneath. I just can't get the line to raise it. It's a 1999 and last summer was my first season with the boat. Should it me that difficult to raise? I bought it new. Thanks, John
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Weird...
Hi John Thats a weird problem. All I can imagine is that the lines and blocks on the centerboard raising system are not right. Since its a 99 and you bought it new, suggest you call the dealer and hold them to account. Good luck Bill Welsch s/v Renewal
Hi John Thats a weird problem. All I can imagine is that the lines and blocks on the centerboard raising system are not right. Since its a 99 and you bought it new, suggest you call the dealer and hold them to account. Good luck Bill Welsch s/v Renewal
No, it shouldn't.
John, Although it is a bit of a struggle, I can pull the centerboard up by hand if necessary but it's much easier using the winch. Has it always been that way or is this something that has just happened? Mark Kissel Kittiwake/H240
John, Although it is a bit of a struggle, I can pull the centerboard up by hand if necessary but it's much easier using the winch. Has it always been that way or is this something that has just happened? Mark Kissel Kittiwake/H240
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Centerboard line causing you grief. It is one of two things. Line is jamming or you need to readjust the line on deck in order to raise the centeraboard up all the way,. You indicate that you can raise it from underneath ok. I would readjust the lines on the deck first which is probably all you need to do. This may well be your problem. If not, the line is jamming and I would first see if itt is on the roller where it exits the mast step. If that is not the case, take bill's suggestion and get it back to your dealer or someone who has a travel lift or fork lift to raise the boat up and check from underneath. Crazy Dave Condon
Centerboard line causing you grief. It is one of two things. Line is jamming or you need to readjust the line on deck in order to raise the centeraboard up all the way,. You indicate that you can raise it from underneath ok. I would readjust the lines on the deck first which is probably all you need to do. This may well be your problem. If not, the line is jamming and I would first see if itt is on the roller where it exits the mast step. If that is not the case, take bill's suggestion and get it back to your dealer or someone who has a travel lift or fork lift to raise the boat up and check from underneath. Crazy Dave Condon
I had same problem
I bought my 98 H240 new. After about a doz. times out I noticed that my board wasn't coming all the way up. Went under the boat to check it out and found the same situation as you. I think the line to the center board had stretched and since the distance the line moves to raise and lower the board is very short I adjusted the line between the blocks on top of the deck. The short disance the line moves also explains the reason extrenme tension and for the muscle you need to raise the board (I use the winch). I also while adjusting the line marked the line to show me when the board is 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 of the way up which will help adjust the board to meet condtitions of shallow water, running down wind or to improve your speed in light winds. Hope this helps you, but this is what I found and you might have to adjust your line again in the future. I did.
I bought my 98 H240 new. After about a doz. times out I noticed that my board wasn't coming all the way up. Went under the boat to check it out and found the same situation as you. I think the line to the center board had stretched and since the distance the line moves to raise and lower the board is very short I adjusted the line between the blocks on top of the deck. The short disance the line moves also explains the reason extrenme tension and for the muscle you need to raise the board (I use the winch). I also while adjusting the line marked the line to show me when the board is 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 of the way up which will help adjust the board to meet condtitions of shallow water, running down wind or to improve your speed in light winds. Hope this helps you, but this is what I found and you might have to adjust your line again in the future. I did.
Winch what?
Have the 240's done away with the block/tackle system for mechanical advantage? The CB on my '93 H23.5 pulls easily with one hand and I can't imagine using a winch on it. It' all the way up because there's no slack after the boat is settled into the bunk boards of the trailer. It's real easy to pull up the board going down wind and gain a 1/4 Kt on the keel boats. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
Have the 240's done away with the block/tackle system for mechanical advantage? The CB on my '93 H23.5 pulls easily with one hand and I can't imagine using a winch on it. It' all the way up because there's no slack after the boat is settled into the bunk boards of the trailer. It's real easy to pull up the board going down wind and gain a 1/4 Kt on the keel boats. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
Same problem here
Been having the same problem as described. Had to used the winch myself a few times. Was afraid to put it down and not be able to get it back up. David s/v Devine Spark
Been having the same problem as described. Had to used the winch myself a few times. Was afraid to put it down and not be able to get it back up. David s/v Devine Spark
Its heavy
My first attempt was to do it by hand. No way. This thing must be way heavier than the 23.5 board, cause it has a 2 block purchase and i still have to use the winch handle, all the while its squeeking and slipping on the winch - a real tough job. It may be binding in the pivot, don't know, its my first swing keel boat so I just thought that the apparant heaviness was normal. I also checked for slack once the boat is trailered and there is none, so I at least know its all the way up. I have also have points lightly marked on the hull so I can tell its position. Brian
My first attempt was to do it by hand. No way. This thing must be way heavier than the 23.5 board, cause it has a 2 block purchase and i still have to use the winch handle, all the while its squeeking and slipping on the winch - a real tough job. It may be binding in the pivot, don't know, its my first swing keel boat so I just thought that the apparant heaviness was normal. I also checked for slack once the boat is trailered and there is none, so I at least know its all the way up. I have also have points lightly marked on the hull so I can tell its position. Brian
Centerboard line travel
This is probably a stupid question but. . .I just bought my boat . . .the line to raise the centerboard has been ran through a couple of blocks on the deck. . .total travel on the line is about a foot when I tighten it to a raised position. How far should the rope travel when released (centerboard down)?
This is probably a stupid question but. . .I just bought my boat . . .the line to raise the centerboard has been ran through a couple of blocks on the deck. . .total travel on the line is about a foot when I tighten it to a raised position. How far should the rope travel when released (centerboard down)?
Have line, will travel...
Steve G. One of the greatest features of the HOW site is that there ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS; only stupid answers. Here's mine.
I've never measured the total travel on the centerboard line but would guess it is less than a foot. This may seem contrary to reasoning but keep in mind that the attachment point is close to the pivot. A small amount of line movement causes a large swing of the centerboard. Some sailors mark the position of the line so that the centerboard can be positioned at intermediate points (ie. half and quarter way down) to reduce drag when sailing downwind. Mark Kissel Kittiwake/H240
Steve G. One of the greatest features of the HOW site is that there ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS; only stupid answers. Here's mine.
I've never measured the total travel on the centerboard line but would guess it is less than a foot. This may seem contrary to reasoning but keep in mind that the attachment point is close to the pivot. A small amount of line movement causes a large swing of the centerboard. Some sailors mark the position of the line so that the centerboard can be positioned at intermediate points (ie. half and quarter way down) to reduce drag when sailing downwind. Mark Kissel Kittiwake/H240- Status