step 8 under way

Posted By: Seth Dabney, 2023-C, Oxford, MS
Date: 7/2/07 7:50p.m.

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In Response To: original pin was smaller than pin shown at WebCaptin site (pic) (Seth Dabney, 2023-C, Oxford, MS)

I took a good look at the centerboard this evening. It is thicker near the pin (~1 5/8") that at the edges (~1 3/8"). Thus, the flat part of the board (above the foil) is tapered toward the top and toward the edges in line with the pin. The taper may be slower along the aft ridge, which could make the board tighter between the shims when in the up position if the trunk is also tapered (Charles swage idea?). The shims haven't kept the top edge from contacting the trunk, which suggests the trunk is also tapered (narrower at the top), although some of the rubbing could have happened while my pin was coming loose. I intend the shims mainly to act as wear plates to minimize wear on the trunk walls. Seth