We recently acquired a Morgan 38 and are getting her ready for a long trip.
When we tried to drop the rudder, it seemed impossible without damaging the fiberglass. We’ve disconnected everything, but it keeps getting stuck in that crevice at the back of the keel where rudder sits. Has anyone here had experience with this issue? Pictures are attached below.
Also, we discovered that the centerboard is shaking. It wasn’t used by the previous owner, and we only noticed this movement while the boat was on the ground. It seems to have excessive play. Has anyone here completed a centerboard repair before? Pictures of this are attached as well.
Please if you have any info on the centerboard raising system please share.
We’re hoping to get some guidance on these issues.
Thanks!
When we tried to drop the rudder, it seemed impossible without damaging the fiberglass. We’ve disconnected everything, but it keeps getting stuck in that crevice at the back of the keel where rudder sits. Has anyone here had experience with this issue? Pictures are attached below.
Also, we discovered that the centerboard is shaking. It wasn’t used by the previous owner, and we only noticed this movement while the boat was on the ground. It seems to have excessive play. Has anyone here completed a centerboard repair before? Pictures of this are attached as well.
Please if you have any info on the centerboard raising system please share.
We’re hoping to get some guidance on these issues.
Thanks!
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