Re: Stus-List Keel Centerboard Damage Liability
FWIW, I have had a few groundings with my board almost all the way up (about 6" of board exposed--I do not grind it up completely within the trunk since with sea critters, it can get stuck there) and many more with it down of course! The only time I saw keel damage was when I hit a submerged cypress stump at 4-5 knots--this is the NC Sounds equivalent of a New England rock ledge!. The forward edge of the trunk had a pretty big dent in it but otherwise, except for a crew injury when one was pitched forward, no big deal. I have replaced my board once and got many good looks at the trunk, which is mostly lead with some fiberglass covering for fairing. I don't think there is a reasonable chance in hell that the trunk could be damaged severely in a grounding. With the board down, it will take the hit and most likely be pushed up into the trunk, assuming you were not moving in reverse. My rudder depth is set at the depth of the trunk so it has never been damaged in any of my groundings. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom 1995 C&C XL/kcb Oriental, NC cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Bernard Bauman via CnC-List To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: Bernard Bauman <2bbau...@gmail.com> Sent: Sun, Aug 28, 2016 12:08 pm Subject: Stus-List Keel Centerboard Damage Liability I am looking at some C&Cs with keel centerboards. I have concerns about potential keel damage in event of grounding with the centerboard up. Not knowing exact construction, I wonder if bottom portion of keel is lead or fiberglass. Owners experience appreciated. Also what has been K/CB owners experience with rudder in grounding, which is about as low as keel? Thanks, Bernie Ex-C&C owner looking for new one. ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Keel Centerboard Damage Liability
Bernie Search the forum. I posted a couple of emails in the last week concerning the repair of my centre board. The bottom couple of inches are filler. I would post the link to some pictures but I can't figure it out on this stupidpad. Bigest thing is to ensure the board is up all the way when not in use. In you are in the great white north I think the freeze/ thaw cycle will exacerbate any damage. My board was jammed up for several years never missed it, I don't race. There are several styles of boards. Mine weighs 300 - 400 pounds. One lister quoted his at 920 pounds. On our year on cruising to the Bahamas and back we ran aground many times. Never once was I concerned with the rudder. Most times we healed the boat with a halyard to free the boat. Mike PERSUASION C&C 37 K/CB www.persuasion37.com Long Sault > On Aug 28, 2016, at 12:11 PM, Bernard Bauman via CnC-List > wrote: > > I am looking at some C&Cs with keel centerboards. I have concerns about > potential keel damage in event of grounding with the centerboard up. Not > knowing exact construction, I wonder if bottom portion of keel is lead or > fiberglass. Owners experience appreciated. > Also what has been K/CB owners experience with rudder in grounding, which is > about as low as keel? > Thanks, > Bernie > Ex-C&C owner looking for new one. > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Stus-List Keel Centerboard Damage Liability
I am looking at some C&Cs with keel centerboards. I have concerns about potential keel damage in event of grounding with the centerboard up. Not knowing exact construction, I wonder if bottom portion of keel is lead or fiberglass. Owners experience appreciated. Also what has been K/CB owners experience with rudder in grounding, which is about as low as keel?Thanks,BernieEx-C&C owner looking for new one.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
