[Rhodes22-list] questions regarding the Rhodes centerboard.

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Joe,
Mine does not extend fully either, also a feature of the diamond board, I am told.  Maybe someone who is closely familiar knows what the angle it should have with the keel when fully extended.  Who knows?
Art

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>From: DownHill <jadoucet at snet.net>
>Sent: Apr 11, 2008 2:06 PM
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  questions regarding the Rhodes centerboard.
>
>
>Has any one worked with the centerboard?
>
>I noticed that the centerboard on my '86 (rebuilt 2002) Rhodes does not
>extend vertically from the keel when the centerboard retrieval line is fully
>released.  it is approximately 30 deg from vertical.  Because of this, the
>boat does not point very well.
>
>Has anyone replaced this line?  Does one merely remove the bolts from the
>cabin floor to access the line?  Is there a mechanical advantage pulley
>system? can it be easily accessed to change the line?
>
>I've read about Stan's diamond board.  Has anyone replaced the center board
>with a diamond board?  did your performance improve?
>
>Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>Joe
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