I removed the rusty centerboard from #1632 (built in 1987) and had it
galvanized about 18 months ago. The charge was reasonable, just under
$50. I also weighed it when it was out and it was 73 lbs.. Combined with
the 26 lbs of concrete pavers I removed at the same time (one had come
loose on it's own), the sum is very close to the 100 lbs. of ballast
advertised at that time.
I kind of like having it galvanized since it is not really practical to
rinse it off following salt water use once it has been retracted. Though
I think a good epoxy job would work just as well.
Dave Kautz
P-15 #1632, Tilly Lucy
Palo Alto, CA
hlg@pacbell.net wrote:
>
> My first generation P14 centerboard weighed 65 lb.
>
> Has anyone weighed their centerboard from a later model? In some models,
> the advertised "ballast" apparently consisted of the centerboard plus two
> concrete blocks.
>
> Harry
>
> >I'd call it a swing keel. It pivots, and remains permanently in the boat.
> >
> >It's 100 pounds (confirmed with Bruce at the factory). It makes a
> >significant contribution to the ballast. It sticks down about 3' max below
> >the waterline, giving it a substantial righting moment when the boat heels.
> >(but of course, you gotta remember it's a very small boat and the weight of
> >the crew is also a very important contribution to ballast)
> >
> >Fair breezes, Judy B
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