[Rhodes22-list] Centerboard stuck

[David Welch]

Our CB control line was a little sticky and didn't want to move until
lubricated with some water. We solved the problem by replacing it with a
thinner line.

On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 6:31 AM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:

> I moor my R22 in shallow water. When the tide is extra low, the keel sits
> on the bottom. Sometimes a small stone will wedge between the trunk and the
> CB blade and jamb the blade in its trunk.
> I can free it sometimes by pulling up and releasing the CB control line.
> I also have a 3/16 metal rod I push down the control line tube and push on
> the top of the blade. Last resort is a swim under the boat. I have had to
> use a screw driver to scrape the stone out but usually a downward tug on
> the back of the blade will free it. Be careful because it will swing down
> quickly and it’s heavy.
> Always have a helper.
> Good luck.
> Ric
> sv Dadventure.
> HBNY
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 18, 2023, at 9:21 AM, Ken Simolo <kensimolo at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  You might try motoring for a little bit.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > On May 18, 2023 at 8:46:16 AM, Peter via Rhodes22-list (
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org) wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > So my new-to-me '86 rhodes is in the water at her slip. I'm doing a few
> > projects before taking her out for a first sail.
> > Just to get a feel for the centerboard weight I uncleated the line
> > and....nothing, didn't move a bit. Before I dive in and try pulling on
> the
> > board, I thought I'd ask if there's another (warmer) approach to freeing
> a
> > stuck centerboard. br/> <
> > Thanks as always, br/> Peter <
>