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joelterry
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Initially Posted - 09/02/2009 :  17:36:33  Show Profile
I have a Catalina 250 and experianced a break in the centerboard raising cable. I have seen some posts on this issue but am sure if it can be fixed with the boat in the because I am not clear about how the cable (more like string really) connects to the centerboard throug the hull
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joelterry
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Response Posted - 09/02/2009 :  18:05:21  Show Profile
Sorry, I made some typo's so this really doesn't make sense.

I have the boat in a slip and want to see if I need a haul out to fix the snapped centerboard cable, I probably do. I wanted to see if anyone knows what happens between the pipe and the base if the step and the outbound hull. Thanks
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Response Posted - 09/02/2009 :  19:16:27  Show Profile  Visit Admin's Homepage
I presume the 'vectran' line has pulled out of the tube into the aft berth.

You'll have to thread a new 'vectran' line down the tube, past the turning ball and out the bottom.

Then you can secure the wet end of the line to the shackle on the back of the keel.

Should only take a few minutes with dive gear.

Alternately you'd be best off slinging the boat from a crane (taking precautions) and resecuring it.

I would anticipate that the shackle on the back of the keel has dissappeard (ie be prepared to put on a new one.)

Use a wire coat hanger to pass the line from the cabin, down the tube and past the turning ball.

The manual has very clear drawings of the setup (see the link to Manuals and Brochures up on the left of this page.)

Good luck. Where are you at?

Paul
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mjnee
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Response Posted - 09/03/2009 :  10:24:10  Show Profile
I've had some problems with my centerboard cable on my 1996 WB250. The first time the stainless cable broke and I reordered the newer vectran cable. I replaced the cable at the boat yard with the boat on a lift. I don't think I could have done this with the boat in the water, although if you have diving equiptment it might be possible. The other issue I had was, then line goes down the tube then around the turning ball then over another turning ball the attaches to the center board. In my case the second turning ball had come loose (off) which creates slack in the line. If this is your case you would have to have the boat hauled out.
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joelterry
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Response Posted - 09/04/2009 :  12:27:30  Show Profile
Thanks, I took the boat to the boatyard and replaced the line. It was an easy jib out of the water, I think it would be very difficult in the water because the pipe is somewhat narrow. I had tried to use a 1/4 Crystaline line (higher breaking strength) but quarter inch is too big for the opening and ended up with a 5mm. Since I am on the NJ coast I raise and lower the board alot in the dock and bay so I wanted it to be as strong as possible this become part of the pre-launch check
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 09/04/2009 :  12:36:54  Show Profile
BTW Joel, welcome to the forum.
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willy
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Response Posted - 09/08/2009 :  15:35:31  Show Profile
I have done Pauls, (ADMIN) technique to fix the line and it is really pretty easy. It helps if the water you are in is pretty clear and is shallow enough that you can stand up between breaths. (I used just a mask with no tank.) When I saw the new line dangling out of the bottom I just attached it to the shackle. It's worked fine now for two seasons.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 09/11/2009 :  05:21:25  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Putting the sheave back between the brackets and inserting pin and cotter pin... is a pretty tough task to tackle in the water. It could be done with scuba gear perhaps but I doubt it can be done free swimming.

Either have the boat hoisted or put on trailer and then slide board out.
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