Hi Phil,
this is a favorite past time of M-17 owners. See the photo essays at
http://www.msogphotosite.com/M17MM.html regarding centerboard
maintenance. I have it on my to do list this winter as the sandblast
and coating a season ago apparently did not last. I believe there is
some advice from Jerry M about how to core the rope when replacing the
rope for the centerboard. I did this on my M-15 but I cannot remember
where I saw the advice.
Robbin
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I have just purchased a 1977 Montgomery 17...boat number 250. The centerboard
is lowered out of the shoal keel by a rope which protrudes up through the
cockpit sole just in front of and outside of the companion way hatch and coils
around a vertically mounted sheet winch. The rope is badly frayed just at the
point where it exits the cockpit sole when the board is in the fully raised
position. Has anyone had any experience replacing such a rope. I want to know
what I can expect when I have the boat lifted. After lifting the boat and
lowering the board, I understand there is a pin at the rear of the board which
must be hammered out in order for the board to drop clear of the keel enough to
unfasten the rope from the pennant attached to the board. Any information as to
the exact procedure and what to expect will be greatly appreciated.
Phil Barilla
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