Centerboard problems fixed...
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:51 pmThe centerboard problem that caused my exit of last weeks Texas 200 was an easy fix and something that might help current and future builders. The inspection covers have a lip that protrudes a little too far into the centerboard trunk. The centerboard will fit in between them with a slight rub, but that rub is just enough to slow the board down from dropping. I popped off the plates and everything was nice and smooth.
Problem #2 - The knot in the pendent line moved about 1-1/2 inches. I guess as thing tightened and settled in (maybe a bit of stretch) the knot moved letting the centerboard down a bit farther than designed. I set the centerboard in place while up in the air off the stand and pulled the pendent line taught. I made a mark on the line. When I measured to the mark with the centerboard up It was 28" just like the manual calls for. For current Pocketship owners I suggest remeasuring the pendent line after use.
While being able to get under the boat I did a little maintenance with some epoxy. The bottom was in a lot better shape than I had anticipated but this was too good of an opportunity to get at it, so I took advantage.
Took the pocketship over to a friend's garage and we were able to engineer this rig...
Problem #2 - The knot in the pendent line moved about 1-1/2 inches. I guess as thing tightened and settled in (maybe a bit of stretch) the knot moved letting the centerboard down a bit farther than designed. I set the centerboard in place while up in the air off the stand and pulled the pendent line taught. I made a mark on the line. When I measured to the mark with the centerboard up It was 28" just like the manual calls for. For current Pocketship owners I suggest remeasuring the pendent line after use.
While being able to get under the boat I did a little maintenance with some epoxy. The bottom was in a lot better shape than I had anticipated but this was too good of an opportunity to get at it, so I took advantage.
Took the pocketship over to a friend's garage and we were able to engineer this rig...