[Rhodes22-list] centerboard questions

[cjlowe at sssnet.com]

Joe,
  I think you have the diamondboard. The centerboard looks exactly like
the rudder,but weights more.When tightening the centerboard cap down,I
like to first start all the fasteners,then,starting in the middle of the
cap tighten the screws,working side to side,then the next pair foreward
then the next pair aft .It helps smooth out any wrinkles in the gasket.
First round of tightening,I start with a light snug.The last round of
tightening ,I start in the middle of the CB again ,this time I loosen
the screw 1/8 of a turn then tighten it to a good snug.Loosening the
screw before you tighten it help give you a better feel for how tight
the screw is.

Jerry Lowe


> 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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