Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Charles Nelson via CnC-List]

1+ on cb issues although I have not moved from SS to dyneema. I have had my cb 
pennant break with the board up. With a weighted board, it is likely that if 
the pennant lets go  you will not have to worry about raising it with winches, 
properly deployed lines, etc. Your board will hit the trunk with such force( ~ 
1000 lbs falling ~ 5 ft) that as it pivots on its pin and then strikes the 
forward inside edge of the trunk, its momentum will be so high that the board 
will be destroyed and at best, you will be left with fiberglass shards, a 
broken pennant and hopefully the cb pin. Been there, done that although my 
original pennant did 'last' for ~ 16 yrs.
I now replace it at 5 yr intervals whether it needs it or not--getting to it 
for inspection is so costly that once inspected, the cost of a new pennant and 
replacing it is only a small additional cost.
FWIW
Charlie Nelson
Water Phantom
1995 C 36XL/kcb


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> On Jan 18, 2018, at 10:01 AM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Here's my take on the centerboard:
> 
> We generally drop the board as soon as we are in deep enough water to ensure 
> we won't touch bottom.  Here in West Florida, touching bottom is a real and 
> present danger as you go in & out of harbors, and even in the intracoastal.  
> To have anything more than 5' of draft here is far less than ideal, and will 
> limit your harbor choices.  Our centerboard is very heavy, and not only 
> requires the winch to raise it, but the low-speed function is needed as it 
> reaches the top of the board travel.
> 
> Our harbor fouls bottoms pretty quickly, but our board has never been stuck.  
> That said, the boat sat for =/- 7 years with very limited use in Marco Island 
> before we bought her, and we had to pry the centerboard down a little during 
> the survey.
> 
> Our biggest concern is that of cable maintenance (which so far we have no 
> real experience with), and braking the cable, which could result in 
> centerboard damage or the inability to return to our dock until such time as 
> we found a way to pull it up with other lines & winches, which given the 
> shape of our board might prove problematic.  
> 
> Finally, she points like crazy with the board down!
> 
> That said, little of this may apply to your prospect boat...
> 
> Bruce Whitmore
> 1994 C 37/40+, "Astralis", Madiera Beach, FL 
> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
> 
> 
> From: jackbrennan via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
> Cc: jackbrennan <jackbren...@bellsouth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 6:11 PM
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB
> 
> You'll love the shallow draft in Florida. It opens the possibility of great 
> cruising that would be blocked to you with a 6-foot draft.
> 
> It's increasingly common for centerboard owners to replace the ss cable and 
> Nicropress fitting with Amsteel Blue or a similar high-tech line of the same 
> diameter.
> 
> On my current boat (not a C), I used an Amsteel Blue line for seven years 
> on the CB before replacing it in June. The rigger said I wasted my money; the 
> line was like brand-new.
> 
> The line is secured to the CB by making an eye and putting a few wraps 
> through it. The tricky part is taping the line to the cable and easing it 
> through.
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Former C 25
> Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
>  Original message 
> From: Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
> Date:01/16/2018 1:37 PM (GMT-05:00) 
> To: CnC-List 
> Cc: Sean Richardson 
> Subject: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB 
> 
> Calling on the collective C brain trust!
>  
> I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any 
> advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics of 
> the center board version if anyone has any.
>  
> The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to be 
> in very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for our 
> next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how it 
> effects performance/stability as well as required maintenance.
>  
> I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to 
> sail out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then 
> return the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to 
> Florida then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for 
> the ICW and Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more 
> challenging conditions 

Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List]

Here's my take on the centerboard:
We generally drop the board as soon as we are in deep enough water to ensure we 
won't touch bottom.  Here in West Florida, touching bottom is a real and 
present danger as you go in & out of harbors, and even in the intracoastal.  To 
have anything more than 5' of draft here is far less than ideal, and will limit 
your harbor choices.  Our centerboard is very heavy, and not only requires the 
winch to raise it, but the low-speed function is needed as it reaches the top 
of the board travel.
Our harbor fouls bottoms pretty quickly, but our board has never been stuck.  
That said, the boat sat for =/- 7 years with very limited use in Marco Island 
before we bought her, and we had to pry the centerboard down a little during 
the survey.
Our biggest concern is that of cable maintenance (which so far we have no real 
experience with), and braking the cable, which could result in centerboard 
damage or the inability to return to our dock until such time as we found a way 
to pull it up with other lines & winches, which given the shape of our board 
might prove problematic.  

Finally, she points like crazy with the board down!
That said, little of this may apply to your prospect boat...

Bruce Whitmore
1994 C 37/40+, "Astralis", Madiera Beach, FL 
(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net


  From: jackbrennan via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: jackbrennan <jackbren...@bellsouth.net>
 Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 6:11 PM
 Subject: Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB
   
You'll love the shallow draft in Florida. It opens the possibility of great 
cruising that would be blocked to you with a 6-foot draft.
It's increasingly common for centerboard owners to replace the ss cable and 
Nicropress fitting with Amsteel Blue or a similar high-tech line of the same 
diameter.
On my current boat (not a C), I used an Amsteel Blue line for seven years on 
the CB before replacing it in June. The rigger said I wasted my money; the line 
was like brand-new.
The line is secured to the CB by making an eye and putting a few wraps through 
it. The tricky part is taping the line to the cable and easing it through.
Jack BrennanFormer C 25Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30Tierra Verde, Fl.






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 Original message 
From: Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
Date:01/16/2018 1:37 PM (GMT-05:00) 
To: CnC-List 
Cc: Sean Richardson 
Subject: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB 

Calling on the collective C brain trust! I’m giving serious consideration to 
a 35 MKIII CB and wouldappreciate any advice on what to look out for with the 
MKIII in general as wellspecifics of the center board version if anyone has 
any. The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts sofar appears to 
be in very good condition. She checks off many of therequirement boxes for our 
next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with mainconcerns being how it 
effects performance/stability as well as requiredmaintenance. I’ve heard the 
center board version is quite tender. Weeventually plan to sail out the St. 
Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, parkthe boat, then return the following 
season to continue on down the US Eastcoast (ICW) to Florida then on to the 
Bahamas. The board up shallow draft willbe good for the ICW and Bahamas portion 
but how would this boat fare in themore challenging conditions of the St 
Lawrence and Maritimes? My other concern is access to the centerboard area for 
maintenance. I would assume the slot and pivot area willrequire frequent 
attention to clean marine growth and avoid jamming the boardin either the up or 
down position. And how difficult would it be if one had toreplace the SS 
lifting strop with the boat in the water? The more I think about the center 
board the more troubles Isee down the 
road.___

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Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Jake Brodersen via CnC-List]

Sean,

 

The 35-3 does tend to be a tender boat, at least until you heel it to 15 
degrees.  Once the initial heel is over, the boat stiffens up, but I’m always 
the first one to reef when I’m racing.

 

I have the deep keel (6’ 5” draft).  I can see definite advantages to the c/b 
version.  I wouldn’t attempt the ICW with my draft…something I’ve thought about 
doing several times.

 

Jake

 

Jake Brodersen

C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”

Hampton VA



 

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Sean 
Richardson via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 13:37
To: CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Sean Richardson <sean.richard...@gmail.com>
Subject: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

 

Calling on the collective C brain trust!

 

I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any 
advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics of 
the center board version if anyone has any.

 

The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to be in 
very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for our next 
boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how it effects 
performance/stability as well as required maintenance.

 

I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to sail 
out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then return 
the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to Florida 
then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for the ICW and 
Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more challenging conditions 
of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?

 

My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I would 
assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to clean marine 
growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down position. And how 
difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS lifting strop with the boat 
in the water?

 

The more I think about the center board the more troubles I see down the road.

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Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Doug Welch via CnC-List]

We just finished our second season with a 33-2 centerboard. The board is 
relatively easy to deploy and recover with the winch, without the winch I can't 
budge it. We generally only deploy it to wind when we want to point a few 
degrees higher. I confess I haven't inspected the portion of the pendant that 
isn't visible. There is a method of recovering the board if the pendant fails. 
Take a line and pull it under the boat on each side from the bow until it 
engage the board, attach the ends of the line to the primaries and use them to 
winch up the board. Good luck, there was a 35-3 cb at our club for a while and 
it was a great boat.
Doug WelchCeltic Knot33-2 c/b 

On Tuesday, January 16, 2018 8:46 PM, jcn--- via CnC-List 
 wrote:
 

 SeanI sailed an O'Day with the shoal draft center board for  many years and 
loved the boat as it removes a lot of anxiety and stress to pull up the board 
when in shallow water or uncertain areas close to shore or when anchoring.   
Many times have nosed up to the rocks and tied on shore with an anchor off the 
stern.   You do lose some ability to point  close to the wind or we did on the 
O'Day.   Had her many times with triple reef main and storm jib so no issues in 
a blow.  You should replace the centerboard pennant line every 5 years but 
other than that no issues.   So if you sail in shallow waters or places with 
shallow anchorage the CB boat would fit the bill.  I now sail both a C 35 mk1 
and a C 29 mk 2 (please don't ask why two boats) and love the C's, their 
handling, speed, ability to point.   I do however have 'rock and anything else 
that may be hard below the surface' anxiety even with a depth sounder and when 
I get close to shore or island or when anchoring that anxiety only goes up and 
I long for the CB pennant to pull up the board for peace of mind.  So there is 
always a compromise.  Pick the boat that best suits where and how you plan to 
sail and enjoy. CheersJames
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On Jan 16, 2018, at 12:37 PM, Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
 wrote:


Calling on the collective C brain trust! I’m giving serious consideration to 
a 35 MKIII CB and wouldappreciate any advice on what to look out for with the 
MKIII in general as wellspecifics of the center board version if anyone has 
any. The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts sofar appears to 
be in very good condition. She checks off many of therequirement boxes for our 
next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with mainconcerns being how it 
effects performance/stability as well as requiredmaintenance. I’ve heard the 
center board version is quite tender. Weeventually plan to sail out the St. 
Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, parkthe boat, then return the following 
season to continue on down the US Eastcoast (ICW) to Florida then on to the 
Bahamas. The board up shallow draft willbe good for the ICW and Bahamas portion 
but how would this boat fare in themore challenging conditions of the St 
Lawrence and Maritimes? My other concern is access to the centerboard area for 
maintenance. I would assume the slot and pivot area willrequire frequent 
attention to clean marine growth and avoid jamming the boardin either the up or 
down position. And how difficult would it be if one had toreplace the SS 
lifting strop with the boat in the water? The more I think about the center 
board the more troubles Isee down the road.

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Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[jcn--- via CnC-List]

Sean
I sailed an O'Day with the shoal draft center board for  many years and loved 
the boat as it removes a lot of anxiety and stress to pull up the board when in 
shallow water or uncertain areas close to shore or when anchoring.   Many times 
have nosed up to the rocks and tied on shore with an anchor off the stern.   
You do lose some ability to point  close to the wind or we did on the O'Day.   
Had her many times with triple reef main and storm jib so no issues in a blow.  
You should replace the centerboard pennant line every 5 years but other than 
that no issues.   So if you sail in shallow waters or places with shallow 
anchorage the CB boat would fit the bill.  I now sail both a C 35 mk1 and a 
C 29 mk 2 (please don't ask why two boats) and love the C's, their 
handling, speed, ability to point.   I do however have 'rock and anything else 
that may be hard below the surface' anxiety even with a depth sounder and when 
I get close to shore or island or when anchoring that anxiety only goes up and 
I long for the CB pennant to pull up the board for peace of mind.  So there is 
always a compromise.  Pick the boat that best suits where and how you plan to 
sail and enjoy. 
Cheers
James

Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 16, 2018, at 12:37 PM, Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Calling on the collective C brain trust!
> 
>  
> 
> I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any 
> advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics of 
> the center board version if anyone has any.
> 
>  
> 
> The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to be 
> in very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for our 
> next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how it 
> effects performance/stability as well as required maintenance.
> 
>  
> 
> I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to 
> sail out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then 
> return the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to 
> Florida then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for 
> the ICW and Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more 
> challenging conditions of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?
> 
>  
> 
> My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I would 
> assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to clean 
> marine growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down position. 
> And how difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS lifting strop with 
> the boat in the water?
> 
>  
> 
> The more I think about the center board the more troubles I see down the road.
> 
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Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[jackbrennan via CnC-List]

You'll love the shallow draft in Florida. It opens the possibility of great 
cruising that would be blocked to you with a 6-foot draft.

It's increasingly common for centerboard owners to replace the ss cable and 
Nicropress fitting with Amsteel Blue or a similar high-tech line of the same 
diameter.

On my current boat (not a C), I used an Amsteel Blue line for seven years on 
the CB before replacing it in June. The rigger said I wasted my money; the line 
was like brand-new.

The line is secured to the CB by making an eye and putting a few wraps through 
it. The tricky part is taping the line to the cable and easing it through.

Jack Brennan
Former C 25
Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30
Tierra Verde, Fl.







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 Original message 
From: Sean Richardson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Date:01/16/2018  1:37 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Cc: Sean Richardson <sean.richard...@gmail.com> 
Subject: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB 

Calling on the collective C brain trust!

 

I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any 
advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics of 
the center board version if anyone has any.

 

The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to be in 
very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for our next 
boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how it effects 
performance/stability as well as required maintenance.

 

I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to sail 
out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then return 
the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to Florida 
then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for the ICW and 
Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more challenging conditions 
of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?

 

My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I would 
assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to clean marine 
growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down position. And how 
difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS lifting strop with the boat 
in the water?

 

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Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Donald Sebastian via CnC-List]

I’ll write up my experience this summer with replacing a broken cable on my 
boat while in the water with no option to haul out.   I’ll try to do that 
tonight with pictures of my solution. 

Donald



> On Jan 16, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Calling on the collective C brain trust!
> 
>  
> I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any 
> advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics of 
> the center board version if anyone has any.
> 
>  
> The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to be 
> in very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for our 
> next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how it 
> effects performance/stability as well as required maintenance.
> 
>  
> I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to 
> sail out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then 
> return the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to 
> Florida then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for 
> the ICW and Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more 
> challenging conditions of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?
> 
>  
> My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I would 
> assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to clean 
> marine growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down position. 
> And how difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS lifting strop with 
> the boat in the water?
> 
>  
> The more I think about the center board the more troubles I see down the road.
> 
> ___
> 
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Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Mike Casey via CnC-List]

The C 35MKIII model had an issue with the attachment of the keel. Not
all, but some. Very serious, check it out.


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On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Sean Richardson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Calling on the collective C brain trust!
>
>
>
> I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any
> advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics
> of the center board version if anyone has any.
>
>
>
> The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to
> be in very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for
> our next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how
> it effects performance/stability as well as required maintenance.
>
>
>
> I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to
> sail out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then
> return the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to
> Florida then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for
> the ICW and Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more
> challenging conditions of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?
>
>
>
> My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I
> would assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to
> clean marine growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down
> position. And how difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS
> lifting strop with the boat in the water?
>
>
>
> The more I think about the center board the more troubles I see down the
> road.
>
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>
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[Persuasion37 via CnC-List]

Sean

If I may chime in here although I have a 37.  In the last 12 years I have 
probably put the board down 3 times.  My board is currently out on the boat.  
Has been out since 2015.  This is the year to reinstall?  Any way I thinking of 
reinstalling and pinning it up and calling it a shoal draft.

As to maintenance you will have to replace the pendant every few years and the 
thimble at the board end isn’t available at the chandelier.  Got mine locally 
made at a machine shop.

The 35 may be different but I’m sure the pendant is a maintenance issue.

I lived your dream in 14/15.  Check out my blog.  Www.persuasion37.com
 

Mike
PERSUASION
C 37 K/CB
Long Sault

> On Jan 16, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Calling on the collective C brain trust!
> 
>  
> 
> I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any 
> advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics of 
> the center board version if anyone has any.
> 
>  
> 
> The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to be 
> in very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for our 
> next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how it 
> effects performance/stability as well as required maintenance.
> 
>  
> 
> I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to 
> sail out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then 
> return the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to 
> Florida then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for 
> the ICW and Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more 
> challenging conditions of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?
> 
>  
> 
> My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I would 
> assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to clean 
> marine growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down position. 
> And how difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS lifting strop with 
> the boat in the water?
> 
>  
> 
> The more I think about the center board the more troubles I see down the road.
> 
> ___
> 
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Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

[Sean Richardson via CnC-List]

Calling on the collective C brain trust!



I’m giving serious consideration to a 35 MKIII CB and would appreciate any
advice on what to look out for with the MKIII in general as well specifics
of the center board version if anyone has any.



The boat is single owner freshwater and by all accounts so far appears to
be in very good condition. She checks off many of the requirement boxes for
our next boat but I’m a little torn on the CB with main concerns being how
it effects performance/stability as well as required maintenance.



I’ve heard the center board version is quite tender. We eventually plan to
sail out the St. Lawrence to the Maritimes one summer, park the boat, then
return the following season to continue on down the US East coast (ICW) to
Florida then on to the Bahamas. The board up shallow draft will be good for
the ICW and Bahamas portion but how would this boat fare in the more
challenging conditions of the St Lawrence and Maritimes?



My other concern is access to the centerboard area for maintenance.  I
would assume the slot and pivot area will require frequent attention to
clean marine growth and avoid jamming the board in either the up or down
position. And how difficult would it be if one had to replace the SS
lifting strop with the boat in the water?



The more I think about the center board the more troubles I see down the
road.
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