Hi Steve, The CB on Margarita (renamed yet?) sticks and is coaxed down with a mallet (hammer) and 1/4" diameter rod through the CB Pennant / cockpit drain hole. Take care to line up the rod to the center of the board before you tap it, otherwise the rod may slip between the board and CB trunk (hard to pull back out). Note that I wrote "tap it" to lower the CB. This is not to be confused with whack it, which is ultimately more destructive. Let me add, that's the way Margarita (prior owner David Wood) has lowered her CB in the past. If there is a better way, please chime in. It is written, M boats sail very well with the CB up and, I'm sure you would agree with that sentiment. Well, let me say, you'll be very impressed with Margarita with her CB down. She is fast and points exceptionally high. I know they are all supposed to be the same. But, I believe she has a spirited personality. You bought a great one. Bill <http://www.MSOGPhotoSite.com> On 8/23/08, steve pearse <sspearse@whidbey.com> wrote:
Greetings! For the first time, I was unable to coax my centerboard down during a recent gentle sail. I hate the thought of having to have the boat attended to at a 'full-price' marina, so I'm hoping that some Monty sailors will have discovered ways to coax the CB down/ up without having to resort to major surgery. The boat is still relatively new to me, so I learn something new every time out. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
Steve on Whidbey 1981 M-15 #163
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