26S Centerboard control line

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Doug91mac26s
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26S Centerboard control line

Post by Doug91mac26s »

Many thanks to Bob/Windsong, for coming up with this mod, I followed his lead, and ran my CB control line to the cockpit, I can't wait to try it.

I think Bob's line exited from under the sink and ran up outside the head door, I ran mine just inside the door.
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But in doing that I had to use a wood spacer to get the turning block the same height as the paneling.
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Here's where it exits into the cockpit. I still need to install a cleat to secure the line.
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Doug91mac26s
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26S
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Re: 26S Centerboard control line part 2

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Here's more pic's

New line and tube. I made the tube as long as I could to help reduce the chance of water splashing in there.
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I used the original block and strap, just added a shackle to change it's orientation.
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Here I used an upright lead block. I think Bob used a single block with a strap connected to the side. I found this easir to pinpoint where the exit hole should be.
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