[Rhodes22-list] 1986 Rhodes-22 centerboard.

[ben]

I replaced my centerboard last year.  Stan warned me that I might or might
not have blocks down there -- I guess some were done each way.  I can't even
remember which way I ended up, but I kept it the same.

BTW, there is an older centerboard, and one that they refer to as the
diamond board.  How the attachments are done might depend on which board
your boat uses.

Ben
R22 Velvet Elvis

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 1986 Rhodes-22 centerboard.

The line to my center board broke earlier this summer and replacing it was a
time consuming chore. To get to the center board; carpet, table holder,
interior deck, storage drawer & braces had to be removed. After I was able
to inspect the entire system I found the blocks attached to the center board
were in poor condition. I was not able to locate any blocks that attached to
the center board the same as the original equipment. Without any parts to
complete repairs I modified the centerboard lift system by not using the
block system and attached the new line direct to the bottom of the center
board, this did require a new hole in the center board closer to the bottom
on the board and farther away from the center board pivot.  I did not have
the advantage offered by the block & tackle, however, lifting was not that
difficult. I also feft the center board was being lifted higher up into the
fixed keel postion of the boat alowing more clearance getting my boat out of
the lift. T!
 his weekend I went to my boat to find the center board had been pushed up
through the top of the trunk. The cam cleats did not hold the lift line
allowing the center board to drop down. The boat was on a lift but I suspect
not high enough allowing large waves to lift the boat and drop it back down
on an extended center board. The lift line connected direct to the center
board is still much easier to repair if necessary. Lifting is not a problem.
I also realize the center board lift line is attached lower on the center
board and allows more exposure in the water. Are there other reasons the
original system should be used? Has anyone else replaced their center board
line without using the blocks?  Jim Johnston
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