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

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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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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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On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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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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

On 11/01/2021 14:45, Dave via groups.io wrote:

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.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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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On 11 Jan 2021, at 15:23, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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

On 11/01/2021 14:45, Dave via wrote:

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.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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

--
John 1646

Virus-free.

Another sneaky trick …..if the board is completely withdrawn for any reason …..is to draw a dartboard shape around the centreboard hole (Radials and concentric circles) this also helps reduce profanity

On 11 Jan 2021, at 15:23, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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

On 11/01/2021 14:45, Dave via wrote:

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.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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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Virus-free.

On 12 Jan 2021, at 15:31, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer@...> wrote:

That is a great idea!? I think I'll try with my coloured whiteboard markers and hope it will stick enough to do the job but will rub off in time with use.

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On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 21:47, Mark Allinson via??<m.allinson2@...> wrote:

Another sneaky trick …..if the board is completely withdrawn for any reason …..is to draw a dartboard shape around the centreboard hole (Radials and concentric circles) this also helps reduce profanity

On 11 Jan 2021, at 15:23, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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

On 11/01/2021 14:45, Dave via??wrote:

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.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb?<dafydd.magi@...>?wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via??<dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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?

--?
John 1646?

Virus-free.?

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.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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

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A lot of racers will swear by slot gaskets and they are right,less friction equals more speed. If I raced competitively I would fit one.

However,most of us would not be concerned about gaining another 2 seconds over a 3 mile course.Applicable to high end competitive racers not general club gatherings which most are.

Most of my Sailing is cruising away from home as far as Scotland.

Here is the point..... The whole cruise can be ruined with stuck centre board,near a club with tools,time,friends,fine.

West coast Scotland not fine.

On 11 Jan 2021, at 14:45, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer@...> wrote:

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.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 13:59, Dafydd Bebb <dafydd.magi@...> wrote:

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)

On Sun, 10 Jan 2021 at 11:14, Dave via <dkellygb+wanderer=[email protected]> wrote:

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

--
John 1646

Virus-free.