[Rhodes22-list] centerboard questions

[Joe Babb]

Hi gang,
We're having a little bit of nice 60 degree weather here in Tennessee in 
the middle of February so I celebrated by pulling the centerboard from 
Harmony.  I've got some questions and am hoping you can provide answers.
Does anyone know if there is a torque spec for the 50+ bolts that hold 
the cap on the centerboard well?  Some of the bolts on Harmony were not 
very tight, some were kinda tight, and some were fairly snug.
There was no hose in the slots on either side of the board.  I guess 
that's why the board rattled so much even when it was up.
Take a look at the pictures.  Can anyone tell me if the centerboard is 
the diamond board or the older standard board?
One picture shows the centerboard pin.  It looks to me like it is solid 
fiberglass. ??  Does this make sense?  Seems like I ought to replace 
this with a stainless pin with plastic bushings.
One picture shows the connection of the centerboard pendant to the 
board.  Not sure whether I like it or not.  Anybody have any opinions 
about its reliability?
Thanks,
Joe
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