Has anyone changed the line on a 240 retractible keel. Would appreciate anyones ideas on the best way to accomplish this task. I have looked on YOUTUBE with no luck!
Retractible Keel Line Replacement
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Thanks for the info. This looks more difficult than I was wanting to tackle. I live in Mt Pleasant off of the Wando River. I have 1998 240 and the centerboard and inside configuration is slightly different. The previous owner did not use the right type of haul line and it has caused damage to the interior shell ceiling around the center post. Your photos appear to be at the Cooper River haul out next to the Hunley Museum. I sail as often as I can on the Wando and Charleston Harbour and hope to see you out there. Thanks again for the info. It was most helpful!
Actually those photos were at Pellican Point Marina on Smith Mountain Lake VA.
I am living in Mt. P. at the moment. I'd be happy to come take a look and give a hand if needed. You will need to find a way to lift your boat. There are many different ways to tackle that but safety is the most important factor. When you replace the line, buy the best, most UV-resistant line you can. You only want to do this job once. With the help of @Crazy Dave Condon and @Kermit we did two boats in one afternoon.
I am living in Mt. P. at the moment. I'd be happy to come take a look and give a hand if needed. You will need to find a way to lift your boat. There are many different ways to tackle that but safety is the most important factor. When you replace the line, buy the best, most UV-resistant line you can. You only want to do this job once. With the help of @Crazy Dave Condon and @Kermit we did two boats in one afternoon.
I appreciate the offer. I currently have my boat on a lift in the backyard. I go down to mud every 6 hours. The centerboard is cradled by two 2 by 6's so getting the boat up safely is not an issue. Is there of way of replacing the haul line without dropping the centerboard?
I don't see how, you have to knot the bitter end of the line in the keel's pivot house (see photo).
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When I get a chance I will scan the page of my Hunter manual to see how it compares to what you have experienced. Are there any other parts I may need while I have the centerboard dropped? This is no doubt a 3 to 4 person job correct? If necessary I would consider a haul out in the self help yard on the Cooper or Safe Harbour depending on the price to haul it out. I posted a photo of where my boat sits. This was from the last big tide/storm that ran up the coast last hurricane season.
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Again, I very much appreciate your help and knowledge with this. I have attached the keel diagrams from my manual. Is this similar to your configuration? I know your centerboard looks sightly different. My concerns would be with its weight. Did you replace any other parts when you replace your haul line?
Yes. You can see the line going around the wheel of your keel in the diagram.
No but I have read posts where some have replaced the turning block
@sullyd
First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted.
The installation of a new 7/16 inch line for your centerboard is the same for all hunter water ballast boats. Information in the owners manual coupled with installation by Rgranger directions is the way you should consider. I was involved with the design of your boat. In fact I am the bald headed with gray hair felllow in the pictures. If @rgranger and @Kermit are willing to come and help you, take them at their offer. I taught them.
They have my contact should any questions come up
First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted.
The installation of a new 7/16 inch line for your centerboard is the same for all hunter water ballast boats. Information in the owners manual coupled with installation by Rgranger directions is the way you should consider. I was involved with the design of your boat. In fact I am the bald headed with gray hair felllow in the pictures. If @rgranger and @Kermit are willing to come and help you, take them at their offer. I taught them.
They have my contact should any questions come up
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left to right... @Crazy Dave Condon @Kermit & rgrangerTaken right after we completed the lift line replacement on both Kermits and rgranger's boats.