[Rhodes22-list] Quick question-CB Line ?

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

You may have another issue besides worn out blocks.  Several years ago, my 1976 Rhodes 22 developed centerboard symptoms similar to your description.  The centerboard pennant and block were pretty worn and I replaced them.  I believe I used a Harken Microblock and 5/16” OD solid braid Dacron line.  However, the biggest issue was that the centerboard pivot was worn and sloppy.  I solved this by fiberglassing a C fiber tube into the centerboard.  This C fiber tube serves as a naturally lubricative bushing for the centerboard pivot bolt to ride in and it’s much longer wearing vs the original fiberglass.  The chances are you are going to have to replace the pivot bolt as well. When the centerboard has a lot of side-to-side play, the centerboard pennant can slip down between the centerboard and the well.  This greatly increases the required effort to raise the board and causes rapid wear on the pennant and block.

Roger Pihlaja 
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 

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> On Jan 28, 2021, at 1:39 PM, NewIn76 via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I've scoured the archives, but can't find a consensus on the best type of
> line and diameter for the older style centerboard.  I've seen the routing
> diagrams, but I can't seem to find what I should use.  My line is not
> broken, but I'm pretty sure the blocks are shot at this point because
> lifting is near impossible and it's protruding from the keel.  Oh and yes, I
> know I'm staring down drilling out the 100 or so rivets to do this job
> right.  Thanks all.  
> 
> 
> 
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> Brian
> 1976 Rhodes 22
> Cleveland
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