I'm getting into another segment of restoration, of a neglected though serviceable 5.2 and repairing some cracks in the blade up at the head. Thinking forward...
Hi Ted, Having removed mine to make some repairs up in the trunk and replace the raising/lowering ropes, I suggest that if the boat is sitting up on a cradle...
The easiest way to work on the centerboard is to roll the boat onto its gunwhales. I've done this alone a few times. Launch the boat with the mast up on land...
I believe the board is foam filled, but that is a belief based on what appeared to be under the fiberglass when I ripped a big gouge in the Centerboard using...
Hi Ed and Ted, Yes, the downhaul needs to be used, otherwise the centerboard will rise to a position that allows for "side slip". I have my downhaul line ...
Thanks, all, for the personal experiences with dropping the board out or marking the lines, using the beach to haul out & careen the hull, etc etc. Much...
Ted, My advice is to keep it simple. There is a purchase system described on the website for pulling it down, but it just adds complexity that mostly is...
Do you have a picture or part number for this auto-release rudder cleat? I checked APS, but didn't see such a device. Thanks Sent on the Sprint® Now Network...
Sorry about that - I just found the cleat. Nice solution. Thanks Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ... From: pgableui@... Date: Wed,...
Is replacing the centerboard up/down haul lines (i.e. their knots) any more difficult than doing the same on the rudder? There wasn't any sort of difficulty...
It is more difficult then you would think. On the rudder there are small padeyes. On the centerboard there are holes which you pass the line through and put...
Thanks, Edward. Actually, on my rudder there are no padeyes for the control lines. There are holes in the fore edge and the hind edge, each of which meet up...
It sounds like your rudder is similar to the centerboard arrangement. My rudder has small padeyes which I attached using a eye splice in the rudderlines. I...
Cool pictures indeed! Nice use of an engine crane... I was thinking "tree branch" and build crutches underneath as in the pics, but that idea looks a lot more...
Boat is in very good condition. Email me for pictures. daveyslack2yahoo.com. Trailer could use paint, but tires are good. Price: $2850 Has motor mount....
I am repairing my rudder and noticed that the pintels (both of them) have broken welds -- see picture. At least I'm assuming these are tack welds on the pin...
Thanks for the help. As it turns out, it will cost a minimum of $30 to tack weld the parts. I'm thinking it will be cheaper just to replace the pintels...
Shop around for a stainless steel welder. I had my gudgen cracks welded for $10. If you replaced the pintels, you would probably need gudgens also. I'd just...
... Hi, I'd spend the money to get the weld performed if $30 is all they want. Then again, one brother-in-law is a welder, so it's easy for me to say. Still,...
I've been wondering about the circular plastic cover in the liner in front of the CB trunk in my 4.6. Is this a removable access cover? I suspect it isn't...
On my boat, it was held in place by silicon caulk. I used a putty knife and gently pried it up by running the putty knife under the edge. There is solid foam...
Our's only has a recess in the deck there, no cap. Painted like a Sneech's belly.. Blue Star with a red ring. C.T. Woods, Jr. [Non-text portions of this...
Wow! Your hull really shines. Would like to hear more about the steps you went through to get it to look so nice. On Nov 10, 2009, at 7:33 PM, "cusail"...
I just want to thank all of those who over the years have posted so much valuable information regarding these great boats. I sold mine last week, and I am...
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