Tim, On my 1976 M17 the pivot hole in the centerboard has a nylon bushing. I replaced this bushing when I reconditioned the board a couple years ago, but I started to notice more banging around down there late last summer. I'm thinking the bushing may be shot again. Larry
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:00:36 -0800 Tim Diebert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > While I am thinking on it, thanks to Bill and Randy for going to the > > trouble of posting story and images of their board and bunk > projects. I appreciate that. > I am making plans for some repairs, mods and maintenance for our > 17. > One issue that get my 'interest' while sailing is the ..... > flopidyness...of the CB. > When not under pressure (and when down of course) the board can kind > of > bump and bang up against the sides > of the case/keel. I read lots of stories of jammed or tight > boards....but it seems I have quite the > opposite situation. <insert Viagra joke here> > > I am wondering if this is considered usual. > Seems to me that it is great that everything is free and working , > but I > am wondering if perhaps the > pivot bolt may be worn....or the hole in the plate...? > The pendant could use replacement....so this could be used as > additional > excuse to go to the bother. > I had a look at the board last year . While diving. It looks like it > has > no coating and is just rough metal. > The boat has been used in salt but I don't think has ever been left > at > anchor much. I use it in fresh water. > > Also, I wonder if it is usual for both the pivot bolt and stop bolt > to > be proud of the keel surface. Should they be recessed > and filled/faired? Is there enough thickness or meat at that point > to do > this? > > Cheers, Tim Diebert > M17 #369 PUFF > Kelowna BC > ....finally above freezing and on the downhill side. > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
