Is it possible to remove the centerboard leaving the boat on the trailer?
If not, what is the best way to do it?
Thank you
Jean Luc Belisle
If not, what is the best way to do it?
Thank you
Jean Luc Belisle
Remove Centerboard 23.5
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Hi, I looked at various ways of getting the Swing Keel out without removing the boat off the trailer. Unfortunately I didn't find the way. I ended up getting my local boat yard to lift the boat on the crane and block it up for a few hours. This allowed me to drop the keel by undoing the bolt inside.This is under the small removable infill around the mast support post in the cabin. remember to put a strap over the top of the boat and under the keel to ensure it doesn't drop when you undo the bolt. I had to replace the keel pin and bush as it had worn out. The boat yard only charged me £80 sterling for this as they only did the lift and block up the boat from the trailer.
If any body else has managed it on the trailer. can you tell me how you removed and replaced it please. for future. Greg
If any body else has managed it on the trailer. can you tell me how you removed and replaced it please. for future. Greg
Centerboard must be unbolted and lowered 12-14 inches to clear hull. Boat must be off trailer. I did it once in the water, nearly killed me with only snorkel gear. Scuba gear a must. When the bracket clears the well all the parts will fall out. Pictures of assembly are in an album on my profile.
Dennis Kitchen
Dennis Kitchen
If inexperienced go to the local boat yard. This is experience preaching plus I had a lot to do with the design of the boat. Safety safety safety is the only word I will suggest in this case.
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