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Chuck,
You may be able to get a "surveyor's" haul
out and put back with an hour or so in the slings which should be enough time to
replace the pennant. I stopped using a wire rope and replaced with 3/16"
Dacron.
Advantages:
1. You don't have to know how long it
should be since adjustments can be made just by leaving it long and tying off to
the block & tackle rig.
2. Wire tends to fatigue at the turning
point (the sheave just under the table).
3. Attachment to the centerboard is easier
and neater since you can do with a simple half hitch and whipping by the line to
itself. If you don't have waxed linen thread, dental floss works pretty
well, too.
Disadvantage:
Dacron pennant should be replaced about
every other season and inspected annually.
Meantime, you should be able to raise the
board with a line (attach a sentinel to the center) and working it back and up
to pull the board back into the trunk.
Live slow, sail
fast!
Mick Sculptures, etc. by Claire
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