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Topic: Centreboard Issue
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CL14-CentralAir
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posted July 30, 2004 02:55 PM
   
I recently purchased my first sailboat, a CL-14, and when I’m not out sailing I’m creating and working on my boat to-do list. The task at the top of my list (well, just below “figure out a way to tether all of my stuff so it doesn’t sink or float away when/if I capsize”) is to fix my problematic centreboard.My centreboard apparently doesn’t have the “brake” that is described in the online manual (see below.) The centerboard itself seems to be otherwise intact and in fine working order, with the exception that the very end of the handle seems to have broken off across the hole at the end of the handle. (What purpose does [did] that hole serve, anyway?) I am able to secure the centreboard in the ‘up’ position by inserting the pin to keep it up. So, ‘up’ is fine. ‘Down’, however, is bad. When I am underway and have the centreboard ‘down’, my current solution is to wedge a flip-flop down into the centreboard trunk to keep the centreboard down. This is somewhat effective, usually, but obviously far from an ideal situation! I see in the parts order form that I can purchase the following replacement parts:
Centreboard Pivot Bolt, c/w Bushing $5.00
Pivot Bolt Washers $0.85
Centreboard Brake, Handle, Washer Kit $13.00
Centreboard Handle $4.00
Can you please advise me on which parts I would need to purchase in order to repair my centreboard and brake as close to ‘factory’ as possible? Being a chick and all, I don’t even want to think of the hardship involved in accessing the area where I’ll need to affix the brake itself (down within the trunk, looks like), but I’m willing to try anything at this point in order to cross this one off my list! How is the service on parts orders, anyway? I placed an order yesterday via email for some replacement drain plugs. Should I expect to receive an e-mail confirmation, or will the products just show up in the mail? (I asked for expedited delivery, so hopefully that is what I shall receive.) Yeah, my boat came with one good drain plug, one leaky drain plug,… and a wine cork to place in the outside stern drain hole! It works okay for now, provided that I don’t sit too far aft when I’m out on the water! Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions! Despite her quirks, I love her so much!! I was willing to accept a few quirks with my new boat, because she came with 1 year old C&L replacement sails. Yay! Oh, and I’ve named her “Central Air”, since that’s what I gave up installing in my new house… in order to buy the boat. :-) Thanks,
Christy in Columbus, OH
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posted July 30, 2004 05:55 PM
Congratulations on your new boat. i just recently sold my CL 14 after letting it sit in the driveway/garage for 4 years. your problem is minor compared to mine. My entire centerboard was de-laminating so I had to pay$ 250.00 for a new fibreglass version.
If I were you I'd order the brake/handle/washer kit combination for $13.00. All will be very simple to install and will make your sailing more enjoyable.
For simple parts like yours that should be in their warehouse, I'd expect a package within a week. Good luck.
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Tom D CL16
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posted July 30, 2004 09:19 PM
If the 14 is anything like the 16 the hole in the top of the centerboard is for a short dowel used and a handle.
I agree with the 1st responce order the brake parts.
I use a rubber door stop to hold the centerboard on boats that don't have a brake.
When the board is in the preferred place jam the stop between the board and the trunk. I ahve done this with homemade boats and sunfish and a couple of others.
Cheap and it works. I tie a line to it and attacht the line near the trunk.
Good Sailing Tom D IP: 205.188.116.130 |
piper576
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posted July 30, 2004 10:48 PM
Great little boat, I sold my cl14 2 seasons ago
and miss it. I know what you mean the second time out with a friend we loaded under the foredeck with bech towels, dry clothes, etc....
after 45 minutes of sailing into the middle of the bay we lost her in a gust and over she went.
We had no trouble righting her but every thing we packed had floated out and was merry floating over the waves. We figured out the mishap cost us about $100.00 in goods we had to replace.
I then went down to our local hardware store and bought a piece of plexy-glass two bungee cords & eight plastic handels.
I made a template out of cardboard for the two openings about two inches larger all around, cut the plexy to match.
I located the plastic handels to hold the plexy in place over the holes on the center of top,bottom,sides ( the handels face inside the holes ) I then held them inplace using the bungee cords ancord inside.Havent lost anything since..... Hope this helps Bob IP: 216.209.120.84 |
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posted August 14, 2004 02:22 PM
I too am missing a centerboard brake, though my solution was to install a brake system like the Hunter 140s have, (one rope, block and cleat to pull and hold it up, and a thick bungy with pully that pulls it down) that I really like, the only problem is that I'm afraid of drilling holes in the centerboard trunk.------------------
Canadian Sailor ;)
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you
criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes." IP: 216.209.110.186 |
CL14-CentralAir
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posted August 14, 2004 06:41 PM
Bob -I like your idea of turning the cubby holes into 'cabinets.' What type of handles did you use? Like a squared-off "C" shape handle? How did you attach the handles to the plexiglass? Thanks for sharing!
Christy IP: 65.60.163.13 |
piper576
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posted August 14, 2004 07:49 PM
Christy ;
yes thats what I used they ran about $1 each. I just drilled the plexy for the screws to go through, it was never meant to be water tight.
My friend went one step further and used 4 SS 1.5" hinges, mounted mast side or inside so that he could open them against the centerboard trunk while under way if needed.Bob IP: 216.209.120.117 | |
