Removing centerboard from Freedom 40 cat ketch

Posted by mikejstorey (mikejstorey@…>)

Hi

I am contemplating the removal of the centerboard to check the
condition of the pivot pin. Does anyone have experience of doing this

Mike

Posted by Michel Capel (mike_c_f35ck@…>)

I had an F33/35 centerboard catketch. The pivot pin was 4" thick
stainless steel and covered by the hull laminate on both sides. If I
were you, I’d leave the pin alone when it’s working okay. If it ain’t
broke, don’t fix it, they say in America, I believe… no,
seriously, you are heading for a lot of work and perhaps trouble if
you try to take out the centerboard without bitter necessity.
Michel

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<mikejstorey@…> wrote:

Hi

I am contemplating the removal of the centerboard to check the
condition of the pivot pin. Does anyone have experience of doing this

Mike