OK, I've got a problem. The past few times I've been out, it has become increasingly difficult to get my centerboard to go up or down. n fact, I've had to resort to opening up the inspection hatches and using a combination of fingers, screwdrivers, and the handles of a pair of pliers to apply exxcessive forve to get the board down.
I've tried using a mirror to look down into the trunk to see what's going on, but I can't see the problem...or much of anything. I've also tried looking up from underneath, but most of the CB slot is covered up by the keel trough on the trailer.
Any thoughts?
I'd love to have the boat mgically suspended in the air so I could get the board down, inspect it, and if required, remove it. Sadly, the only incantation that I know that can make that happen goes "Magic marina, magic marina, my true and trusted friend, send forth your Travelift and my bank account balance thus end."
Other ideas, no matter how wild, are welcome.