I have noted all of the responses with interest, (because I am looking at replacing my cable soon), but I haven't seen any discussion of whether it is appropriate or prudent to use dyneema vs the original steel cable, any thoughts from the "pros" on the list?
Richard s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: Tim Rutherford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Tim Rutherford <tim.rutherford.m...@gmail.com> Sent: Wed, Jun 13, 2018 10:09 am Subject: Re: Stus-List 36' C&C w/CB - Looking for Centerboard Pendant Dimensions Hi Charlie, Thanks for the quick reply and the info although we might not be talking apples and apples here. The previous owner said it's *easier* to change before it fails rather than describing the dire situation you encountered. A diver in our club has done it many times here on C&C's of various lengths, probably older models. He also described having to use the winches to run a line under the keel once to raise it when it failed, so he could get back in the slip and didn't mention a concern for damage. Maybe just lucky. I think if it let loose and that 800 pound steel blade fell through it's full arc to the stop I would have a real concern for damage to the trunk. Hopefully someone has some info. It seems the centerboard versions weren't well documented.
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