>Rather than epoxy the pin in when I installed the board, my friend tapped
the ends of the pin, inserted flat head allen bolts through 1" diameter
stainless caps and Loctited the bolts into the ends of the pin. The caps
were machined so that the head of the bolts fit flush inside of them. The
result is a one inch diameter by 1/8th inch thick disc on either side of my
keel. If I need to remove
the pin in the future, I will only have to lightly heat the bolts to break
the Loctite and remove them.
Dale,
Great idea. You've actually built the better moustrap. I haven't had
any problem with my centerboard, but if the pivot pin ever needs repair or
replacement I'll use my little Unimat lathe to fabricate a pin like the one
you described.
Joe Kidd M15 #207 "Poco A Poco"
_______________________________________________
http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
