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Pearson 40 Swing keel

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Clinton60:
I am looking at a 1980 Pearson 40.  The vessel was quick hauled and the swing keel rocks on the pivot pin as if the pin, sleeve or keel are worn.  Has any dropped a keel and made the appropriate repairs?  Thanks

Clinton

Rusty Pelican:
Not me.
As a rule Center Boards are a maintenance headache.
Most people don't use the center board anyway, so why buy one?

Captain Bri:
Of course a centerboard does add moving parts and another point of maintenance on an aging boat.  Sorry I can't make any recommendations for repair, but I can see Bill Shaw's intentions to reduce drag downwind and improve lift upwind -- those are always good things!   8)

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