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But where is Angus ?

All set for the weekend and the weather looks decent. Who else is coming along?

Entry in and crew sorted now. Very much looking forward to this Burton Week, my first as a helm in my first 12!

I'll be there in 3513

I'll ask at the club for you Angus

Great to hear about the Ely event, any reason why it's been missed from the 12 events page?

Sounds exciting, keep us informed!

final one:

3rd picture :

Here are some pictures..

There are a few signs on both sides of radial scratches, from the front of the board near where the board pivots.
it is very tight for the section of the board  which is in the case when the board is up.
No damage to the slot gaskit and it isn't been pulled up with the board.

Evening All,
 
On 3513 I have a rather annoying issue where the centreboard is intially very very stiff (requires helm & crew to get it down) for the first 5-10cm 'along' the centreboard case and then is very very easy to put down.
When sailing the board will stay down, or come up about 50%, but won't stay inbetween and when ashore, the board will not come fully up until the boat is resting on the trolley.
I thought it may be due to the boat being unused for 5 or so months over the winter, but as I'm using it more regularly, the problem hasn't improved. Today I had the boat on its side, and despite trying to 'raise and lower' the board, it was the same, after a good 20 minutes or so.
I took the centreboard out and cleaned the case and also the slot gaskit, but when I put the board back in, there was still no luck. The slot gaskit is in good condition and doesn't catch on the board at all.
Currently the board is out of the boat and I'd welcome any ideas on this problem!
 
I have a photo of the winder board and centreboard casing w/o the centreboard if that helps..

Brilliant turnout expected, unfortunately can't be there this weekend in 3513 but did consider coming, maybe next year I hope all goes well!

Very exciting weekend, was good to start helming in some open water! Still very much at the learning stage but had a great time on the water!