Recently purchased a 1971 Charley Morgan 38. Hull number 75, which may be the last one that was made.
Bought it with a friend who knows more about sailboats than me. We've not yet hauled it out but we're having problems with the steering. We don't know if the lack of steering at slow speeds is just a feature of a modified full keel, particularly when there's a drop board which limits the depth of the rudder, or if there's something wrong with the system.
I'm looking for a cheap way to see the underside of the boat before we haul it out for the first time, as we will likely do in September. For now, I'd like to see if there's a buildup of barnacles on the hull, keel, prop or rudder. Would like to assess if it's moving correctly. I'm wondering if an endoscope like this would provide visibility.
Has anyone used one? Has anyone used an inexpensive underwater camera? The water in our marina is not super clear so it would be important to have a light source. Thanks.
Bought it with a friend who knows more about sailboats than me. We've not yet hauled it out but we're having problems with the steering. We don't know if the lack of steering at slow speeds is just a feature of a modified full keel, particularly when there's a drop board which limits the depth of the rudder, or if there's something wrong with the system.
I'm looking for a cheap way to see the underside of the boat before we haul it out for the first time, as we will likely do in September. For now, I'd like to see if there's a buildup of barnacles on the hull, keel, prop or rudder. Would like to assess if it's moving correctly. I'm wondering if an endoscope like this would provide visibility.
Has anyone used one? Has anyone used an inexpensive underwater camera? The water in our marina is not super clear so it would be important to have a light source. Thanks.