David, The locking pin typically used in centerboard boats is is there for two primary reasons: 1 - It keeps the centerboard from falling into its housing. If the boat is on it's side, past 90 deg or turtle the centerboard is almost impossible to get out by hand. It needs to be accessible so it can be used as lever to roll the boat upright.
2. Prevent damage to the CB housing if it falls into the housing with some force. With the Montgomery's external keel and construction style (light 35lb board and internal preventer) this is not required. Thanks Doug --- David Rossi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2. Apparently the Potters have some form or center > board down locking > mechanism. I can understand why this would be > important so why do the M's > not have that capability? Is it really important? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
