bill: sorry if i didn't notice the hull number on your boat ... the 17s older than the mid 80s have 180ish lb. cast-iron centerboards and require a stop pin. dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Sat, 11/6/10, Bill Wickett <billwick@gmail.com> wrote: Bob, Thanks, that sounds much easier. Would be nothing worse than looking and digging for a pin that is not there. I owe you one. Bill On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Bob From California <ocean37@hotmail.com>wrote:
Bill...
The new model M_17s don't have a stop pin. Your centerboard down limit is the Knot in the pennant.
The older boats had a cast iron board that needed a 'stop pin' aft. Fair winds Bob
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