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Bob Jack
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Initially Posted - 09/26/2007 :  10:30:34  Show Profile
I have a 2006 WB that I keep on a lift...The lift was originally configured for a boat with a large keel and subsequently the bunks were way high off the lift...about 19 inches high...so no problem for the WB....Actually it was ridiculously high up. Well, they got old and needed replacing and now I've done something kinda dumb. I pushed the boat off the lift and replaced the bunks with 3x12x12 boards and covered them with padding...Now...Suddenly I realize that I've never measured how far the keel protudes from the bottom of the boat when it's fully retracted (up in the hull)
The lift is done and the boat is floating and I can't measure it myself...I think it might be a good thing to know before I actually try to lift and learn too late that the crunching sound was my keel hitting the lift frame.
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Bob
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Second Wind53
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Response Posted - 10/05/2007 :  09:56:09  Show Profile
I measured 10 inches at the front of our swing keel but I would be conservative and give yourself 12 inches at least.

Peter
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 10/08/2007 :  19:04:10  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
Hi Bob,

Just hauled my 250 back home (end of season for me ). Took these pictures for you, hope it helps. My measurements could be off by 1/2 inch give and take.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 10/08/2007 :  21:00:53  Show Profile
Aren't you supposed to lower the "board" down to the trailer for hauling. If I remember correctly, doesn't that thing weigh about 500 lb?
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 10/09/2007 :  02:14:33  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
I don't know. I have to admit that it does make sense, although I see no mention of this in the owner's manual. Am I supposed to let it rest on the bottom board when hauling?
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Second Wind53
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Response Posted - 10/09/2007 :  12:41:46  Show Profile
Our board only weighs 90 lb and half of the weight is above the pivot like a counterweight so there probably only a 10 or 20 pounds on the line when up.

Good luck.

Peter
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 10/09/2007 :  14:15:57  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
So you guys trailer with the board up or resting on the bottom bunk (plank)? Having it the keel up like this is one more thing less to remember before launching.
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 10/13/2007 :  00:28:49  Show Profile
Steve,

I lower my centerboard to rest on the trailer.
I think if you leave it up, bumps on the highway can cause wear on the centerboard line.
Mine has been wedged between the board and trailer frame.
I added 2x4 on each side to prevent that.
Once, I forget to raise the centerboard before launch and the boat wouldn't come off the trailer.
With all that said, you might want to leave yours up.

Russ #793
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zeil
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Response Posted - 10/13/2007 :  00:59:48  Show Profile
Taking the pressure off the cable and gear during travel is in my opinion a better solution. I strongly suspect that my cable let go when I forgot to release the pressure on the up/down-haul cable and consequently couldn't get the boat off the trailer.

Because of the location of the cable on the centerboard the stress on the cable is many times more than the actual weight of the centerboard. Take the stress off and relax guys... as long as... you remember before launching to do your thing...!!!
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