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Centerboard Removal
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:58 pm
by AKCoastie
Sitting here on watch and daydreaming about some ideas. Just curious if the centerboard on the 26M can be removed from the top, bottom, or both.
Re: Centerboard Removal
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:27 pm
by parrothead
Very easy to remove from the top. Mast must be down. Just move the mast base off center from the normal storage location on the bow pulpit so that it is clear of the daggerboard trunk, undo the knots in the daggerboard lifting and safety lines, and flip the hasp to the side. You can lift the board right out. It could also be dropped out of the bottom of the hull if you are in at least 7' of water, or if you're on a hoist with the bottom of the boat at least 6' off the ground.
Re: Centerboard Removal
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:30 pm
by robbiebull
Can you remove the centreboard whilst the boat is still on the trailer, I am looking to add some weight to the centreboard (lead). It can get a bit rough in the North Sea & I would like to improve the boats performance into the wind & when there is a bit of a chop.
Re: Centerboard Removal
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:26 pm
by March
Yes you can. Put a line or two as under the boat and tie them on top, just to make sure the board doesn't fall down. Release the line--the board will still be in place.The centerboard is kept in plave by a U shaped bracket attached to a bolt that comes out under the dinette front seat. You can see it easily. Use a wrench to remove it. Tap gently on the top pf the bolt. Go under the boat and pull the centerboard forward and down. Unscrew the second bolt that keeps the cenetrboard line in place. Out she goes.
Re: Centerboard Removal
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:16 pm
by School House Steve
AK Coastie,
Be sure to mark where your stopper knots are on the dagger board lifting and safety lines. Should allow 57 inches travel up and down when re-installed.
SS
Re: Centerboard Removal
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:09 am
by tangentair
robbiebull wrote:Can you remove the centreboard whilst the boat is still on the trailer, I am looking to add some weight to the centreboard (lead). It can get a bit rough in the North Sea & I would like to improve the boats performance into the wind & when there is a bit of a chop.
This has been done by several people using significantly diferent amounts of weight, a simple search will show you detailed discussions on the how to and the effects, etc. of modifying the daggerboard. I would then suggest you PM directly the individual(s) for greater amplification.
This is
one of the earlier postings but it explores most of the issues related to adding weight, how much, what is effected,