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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!

A great initiative from the Commodore, although I come in at a mere 23!
The weekend is being shared with the larks and fireflies as per usual, although this year we have created the weekend into a slight,y larger event with lasers, wayfarers and maybe phantoms too. It won't be a weekend to miss, with camping on site and evening entertainment planned!
 
I look forward to seeing many of you there!

Started to get 3513 de-rigged and ready for towing to next weekend's Gul event at Brightlingsea but rain stopped us mid flow, just got the undercover in and mast down.

Thanks to all for a brilliant event, my first Gul series open in my own 12.
 
The next round of Sprint racing is on April 19th at RHYC, ask Antony for further details!

Originally sailed by Tom Stewart and then sold to Christian Day. Chris let me borrow the boat for the Northampton SC 12 Open in 2014, and now 3513 is now owned by me, as of January 2015 - and is my first 12.
The boat was sold in perfect working order with a some great kit. The boat will now be based at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club and will also compete in the National 12 Gul Series.

3513 will be making an appearance - the first race(s) at her new home club.
Surely you can get someone sailing the desgin 8 too?!
 
It is looking to be a brilliant event!

I too have now got a crew, looking forward to the first 12 event and first sail in my new 12 !

Sounds good, I'll be there in 3513, crew TBA !

If there is a spare crew who is looking to crew on 28th March and throughout the year I could be tempted to bring the 12 down to Burghfield, all offers welcome!

Need to buy another tent for this year, the bank holiday Monday's weather tested how waterproof the last one was, which got left at Pevensey. Thanks to Tom for providing accomoation in the back of his Mazda after the Burton Dinner!
I too am very much looking forward to helming my new boat on the sea....lots of practice to do before then!

Very good to read, highly informative. Brilliant contributions and great work to all involved.

Burton Week 2011 - Brightlingsea.