On my cb, it is not possible to replace the cable or even check it carefully without having the boat in the travel lift high enough to remove the topside stopper mechanism so the board can be fully dropped so it hangs only by the pin. Of course this requires at least some time in the lift but for my cb, it impossible to see, let alone work on the board end of the pennant otherwise. Since my boat gets bottom paint every season, there is only a few hours of yard time additional--we'll worth it for the peace of mind that my board will stay with the boat for the season!
Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2014, at 2:36 PM, Paul Fountain via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Replacement sounds just like mine ... Same challenges. Pin was a bear to > remove no room to work, and cotter pin was fully bent back on both legs, only > room for 1 hand. To fish the new one in they removed the shiv in the on deck > turning block, dropped a weighted line down, attached the new cable and > pulled it up, marked the cable for full down then moved the board up and > swagged the 2 ferrels on. Had to be that was as the lower swage was done in > the shop on a roll press ... Total cost including haul and hang was about > $800 Canadian. > > We cruise only these days, and I like the board down in all but light winds > ... It does stabilize the boat in the chop we get on Lake Ontario - but even > here there are times it is great to have. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 3, 2014, at 1:36 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Paul, >> >> It’s been a hell of an experience. Turns out the divers went down on Sunday >> (I was on board working on other things) and they told me they couldn’t get >> their hands/tools in there to get the cotter pins undone to pull the peg out >> and connect a new cable. Turns out cable replacement access isn’t all that >> great on a 37+ and requires a haul every time. Plus, where the cable was >> frayed, based on my measurements, was somewhere in the system that nobody >> could ever view without taking the whole damn thing apart. >> >> Add to that — we could not push a new cable down because it starts on deck, >> makes a 90-degree turn down through a stainless tube, then, in the bilge and >> completely sealed, it makes another 90-degree turn aft, and then a quick >> additional 90-degree turn down. Could not get the cable to make that last >> turn. >> >> And then I thought I’m going to have to do all this again in 5 years. And >> maybe it will break again. And maybe the next time it breaks it will do some >> serious keel damage. I just said, and I quote, “Screw it!” >> >> The yard is pulling the boat today, pushing the board in, bolting it in >> place and sealing the slot. As far as I can tell, I’ll have the only >> shoal-draft C&C 37+ on the planet (or, using terms we usually use on the >> boat, the galaxy). >> >> There were, of course, two concerns: Performance and Resale Value. >> >> Performance upwind in 10+ will be affected, but let’s be honest, we only use >> the board when racing, have found it to slow us down in under 10 and, if >> you’re familiar with Western Long Island Sound, days of 10+ are few and far >> between. Add to that the limited about of racing we do (non-spin in a beer >> can night series only) and the cost/worry of maintaining a centerboard >> system, I decided I could live with the reduced performance. >> >> As to resale value, I think the board is really only a value to a >> racing-oriented owner, and it’s not a C&C 37R, but a C&C 37+. I think >> racing-oriented shoppers are going to be looking for J-Boats, Beneteaus, >> etc. and not a 18,500 lb.-displacement cruiser. I also think that a >> prospective buyer will like the idea of a shoal-draft roomy cruiser with a >> now zero-maintence keel. >> >> Of course, I may be wrong, but as I tell people, “I may not always be right, >> but I’m never in doubt.” >> >> Either way, it’s getting done today/tomorrow. >> >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> City Island, NY >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log >> >>> On Jun 2, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Paul Fountain <p...@seasource.ca> wrote: >>> >>> Edd, >>> >>> I can smile and relate to your cb challenges... >>> >>> 2 years ago when we moved Perception to the yard for winter storage I had 2 >>> friends help.. 1 a power boater the other a sailor, asked the sailor to >>> release the starboard jib halyard - clearly marked .... And guess which >>> stopper he pulled .. Yup the centreboard ... And the cable snapped. >>> >>> We were able to hauler her and put her in her cradle for the winter. Pulled >>> the cable out and it was badly corroded ... Just a few strands intact so >>> over due for replacement. Arranged to have south shore yachts do the >>> replacement - and when ghey removed the pin and remaining cable the pin was >>> 70% or more worn thru, the thimble was also well worn ... >>> >>> Good thing it happened in a calm harbour .... And the admiral was not on >>> board..... >>> >>> The new fittings look much more substantial and should out last my sailing >>> days! >>> >>> Paul. :) >>> >>> >>> On Jun 2, 2014, at 4:41 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Listers, >>>> >>>> Just curious — does anyone, or know of anyone, who sealed up their >>>> centerboard and received a PHRF credit on their rating? I’m curious to >>>> know how much credit was given. I’ve been told it can be anywhere from 3-9 >>>> points. ‘ >>>> >>>> Mine is getting bolted in place and sealed up for good tomorrow. >>>> >>>> Long story, but now is the time. Read the Captain’s Log if you’re curious. >>>> >>>> >>>> All the best, >>>> >>>> Edd >>>> >>>> >>>> Edd M. 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