How do you raise or lower the centerboard on a 23.5? If there is a winch like on a Mac or other Swing centerboard boats, I cannot find it.
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Ray Bowles
Centerboard uphaul
Frank, you did not say what year your 23.5 is but my boat is a 1995 H26. In my owners manual for that year it also includes all the spec's for the 95 H23.5 model. On the starboard cabin top you should have a sheeve at the mast step that leads to the starboard deck organizer and then to the centerboard blocks and then the centerboard padeye and clam cleats. At least that is what the manual says. Our H26 is the same. It has the sheeve that leads the line from the mast step to the organizer that leads all the lines to the cockpit. The centerboard line then has a block set (2) blocks (or pulleys) that multiply the pulling power on the centerboard line to raise the centerboard and then the centerboard padeye or line lock. (it takes a very good grunt to pull the centerboard up) I'm not good enough yet to know the difference between a padeye or line lock but once you raise the centerboard line you must damn well lock the line down to prevent the board from falling. This line and the centerboard must be in the full up position and locked before you try to launch your boat from a trailer, or the centerboard will harpoon the trailer, and prevent the boat from floating gracefully away from your trailer. All this time 1000 poo boaters will be watching. Good luck, Ray
Frank, you did not say what year your 23.5 is but my boat is a 1995 H26. In my owners manual for that year it also includes all the spec's for the 95 H23.5 model. On the starboard cabin top you should have a sheeve at the mast step that leads to the starboard deck organizer and then to the centerboard blocks and then the centerboard padeye and clam cleats. At least that is what the manual says. Our H26 is the same. It has the sheeve that leads the line from the mast step to the organizer that leads all the lines to the cockpit. The centerboard line then has a block set (2) blocks (or pulleys) that multiply the pulling power on the centerboard line to raise the centerboard and then the centerboard padeye or line lock. (it takes a very good grunt to pull the centerboard up) I'm not good enough yet to know the difference between a padeye or line lock but once you raise the centerboard line you must damn well lock the line down to prevent the board from falling. This line and the centerboard must be in the full up position and locked before you try to launch your boat from a trailer, or the centerboard will harpoon the trailer, and prevent the boat from floating gracefully away from your trailer. All this time 1000 poo boaters will be watching. Good luck, Ray
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Jack Everitt
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Frank
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I Could not wait for a reply so I found it last night with a flash light. Thanks for the help. This boat is certainly bigger that anything I've owned before. Frank
I Could not wait for a reply so I found it last night with a flash light. Thanks for the help. This boat is certainly bigger that anything I've owned before. Frank
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Rick Webb
Damn Jam Cleat
If your boat has a jam cleat to hold up the center board it will be one of the first things you think about replacing. I raised mine up on a piece of teak to get a better angle but it still falls down at the most inopportune times. One of my wife's friends got a rope burn last forth of July while watching the fireworks she sat on the line it released and the centerboard dropped dragging the line under her legs. I bought a Spinlock Triple Clutch to replace what is there but have not installed it yet. BTW Frank do you have the manual?
If your boat has a jam cleat to hold up the center board it will be one of the first things you think about replacing. I raised mine up on a piece of teak to get a better angle but it still falls down at the most inopportune times. One of my wife's friends got a rope burn last forth of July while watching the fireworks she sat on the line it released and the centerboard dropped dragging the line under her legs. I bought a Spinlock Triple Clutch to replace what is there but have not installed it yet. BTW Frank do you have the manual?
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Joe
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Frank, As Rick suggests, the manual would be a big help. It could probably be gotten from Hunter or some key parts copied from someone else's. What part of NC are you in? I'm just north of Charlotte and would be glad to help if I can. Joe C. of NC '01 H260 Windward Passage
Frank, As Rick suggests, the manual would be a big help. It could probably be gotten from Hunter or some key parts copied from someone else's. What part of NC are you in? I'm just north of Charlotte and would be glad to help if I can. Joe C. of NC '01 H260 Windward Passage
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Dale Wile
Install a clutch...
I agree fully with Rick's suggestion. A rope clutch is the only way to go. After putting up with the original jam cleats for three years, I installed a Lewmar Superlock Small Rope (triple) clutch two years ago. It is the best aftermarket investment I've made.
I agree fully with Rick's suggestion. A rope clutch is the only way to go. After putting up with the original jam cleats for three years, I installed a Lewmar Superlock Small Rope (triple) clutch two years ago. It is the best aftermarket investment I've made.
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Crazy Dave Condon
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Frank; Jot all ;your questions down and call me and let the expert show you. You know me. Crazy Dave Condon
Frank; Jot all ;your questions down and call me and let the expert show you. You know me. Crazy Dave Condon
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Dave Royce
Spinlock Triple Clutch
I installed one last year...Best thing done yet. Ruller Furlering this year will be even better.....
I installed one last year...Best thing done yet. Ruller Furlering this year will be even better.....
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Pat Spino
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