Info request:How often does one need to access centerboard?

The place to discuss SCAMP (Small Craft Advisor Magazine Project), our 11' 11" micro minicruiser.

Moderator: Moderator

User avatar
Jason Builder
Regular Contributor
Posts: 101
Joined: Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:05 pm
Contact:

Re: Info request:How often does one need to access centerboa

Post by Jason Builder »

Based on the good heads up from Dan, I planed down my centerboard case cap, which is easy to do now prior to having it all varnished. It will now protrude down 15/16" into the centerboard case.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
-Jason

Builder of SCAMP#349 "Argo": Build log at http://www.argobuilder.com
Caretaker of these fine ships:
-SCAMP "Argo"
-1981 Compac 16 Pilothouse "Lillyanna"
-Old Towne 16' Canoe
Bcbimmer
Recognized Old Salt
Posts: 587
Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:12 am
Location: Victoria, B.C.

Re: Info request:How often does one need to access centerboa

Post by Bcbimmer »

Jason,

I measured my cap. The backing plate is just about 1/16 under 3/4" at the bow and goes back at this level for just over 18". Then slopes up to 1 1/2 inches for the rest of the way to the stern. Picture attached
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Rob Hazard
Regular Contributor
Posts: 154
Joined: Fri May 03, 2013 1:01 pm

Re: Info request:How often does one need to access centerboa

Post by Rob Hazard »

I think how often you need to access the centerboard depends on how often you beach your boat and on what sorts of beaches. Stones and shell fragments can and will jam the board in the trunk. The Scamp's offset board with one skeg right alongside is relatively free from jamming, but I bet it will happen from time to time. So far it hasn't happened to to me in Puffin, but I had had it happen on other boats.
You do want to be ready to free a jammed board immediately and easily.
godocgo
Regular Contributor
Posts: 78
Joined: Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:07 pm

Re: Info request:How often does one need to access centerboa

Post by godocgo »

You really want to be able to access!
Preferably not with an axe...
As we did in Canadia
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Brent65
Major Contributor
Posts: 292
Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:03 pm

Re: Info request:How often does one need to access centerboa

Post by Brent65 »

Phil,

Please do share details - don't leave us hangin with a story like this.
Brent Butikofer

Scamp: Hagoth
https://buildinghagoth.wordpress.com

Scamp: Shackleton
https://buildingshackelton.wordpress.com

Pocketship:
https://idahopocketship.wordpress.com

Never Stop Learning or Exploring
pocketyacht
Recognized Old Salt
Posts: 931
Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:00 pm
Location: Micronesia and Japan
Contact:

Re: Info request:How often does one need to access centerboa

Post by pocketyacht »

That was the most challenging dare I say oddest in field repair I have managed. Great team work got it done.................and then your boat, which comes in a close second!
godocgo wrote:You really want to be able to access!
Preferably not with an axe...
As we did in Canadia
Post Reply