Hi again John,
I don't know what Sabatak is. I have some black industrial
plasacine like stuff which I have used very successfully. It feels
just like Blu Tack. Anything which is waterproof will do. I should
imagine Blu tack would do the job.
Once removing the c/b, getting the bolt back is a hell of a
fiddle. Suppose it's abit late now, but I found the best way is -
before removing the bolt, put c/b in fully down position, mark top
with felt tip pen at case top and bottom along keel band. This
gives you a fighting chance of aligning the holes without too much
swearing.
Regards, Dafydd W1491
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Hi and thanks for the information.? It was actually very easy
to remove the centreboard with the boat on its side.? Whether it
will be as easy to put back might be a different matter.? I
wanted to do some other work on the hull so I think it will be
easier to do without the centreboard.? Thanks for the advice on
using gasket material.? I already have marine grade silicone and
Sabatack.? Do you think either of these would work?
Regarding the slot gasket, I have been reading that it
improves speed too.? I will continue to do research before I
decide to install it.
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Dear John 1646,
Leaky centerboard bolt very easy to fix. (1) No need to tip
boat over. (2)Loosen or remove knut. (3) Slide bolt out a
little way. Don'ty know, but this may be more difficult with
steel c/b which may need support to allow bolt to slide.
(4)Mold ring of gasket material beneath washer and bolt head.
Putty type gasket material can be obtained from marine
chandlers or car repair shop, if not Blu Tack will do.
(5)Retighten bolt.
Centerboard gasket is also not too difficult and very
successful. Crew very appreciative of dry bum. Adds a little
speed to the boat too. Kit and instructions can be obtained
on-line? from several Dinghy Shops. Can be done with boat on
side, with gunwhale protected with a couple of motor tyres.
Good luck, happy New Year,
Dafydd W1491
On 10/01/2021 16:04, John Sharples
1646 wrote:
I did a slot gasket last year on my Hartley
Wanderer. Very easy if you can put the boat on its side.
Remove the keel and from each side of the slot. Gasket is
attached to base of boat using sealant and the keel bands
then screwed back into place over it holding both sides in
position.
We did it the hard way and raised the boat up
on tyres and then worked on it. It would have been far
easier to get it turned on its side. That way gravity isn¡¯t
against you.
There is probably a YouTube video somewhere.
It¡¯s pretty much the same for all types. Actually this is a
good video on YouTube that I found.
Hope it goes well!
John
(Wander Off 1646)
I
have done a leak test on my Wanderer 537.? It appears
that there is a leak around the centreboard bolt.? I
would like to remove the steel centreboard and put new
washers/O rings in.? At the same time, I would like to
consider putting in a slot gasket.? Although our
Wanderer is sailed on a lake, I would like to bring her
to the sea and the crew already can get splashed from
time to time.? If anybody has instructions or tips on
that, I would be grateful.
Thanks!
Dave
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John 1646
