BENETEAU 331
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Jan. 10, 2003
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XXVI) CENTERBOARD SYSTEM
To sail with the centerboard in the down position, lower the centerboard to the maximum then pull it up by
one or two turns so the system will always be taut.
Be sure to lubricate the worm screw of the centerboard system at least twice a year (the boat will need to be
hauled out in order to lubricate the worm screw).
With the centerboard version it is possible for the boat to rest
on the centerboard trunk and be balanced by the twin rudders
when grounded during low tide (providing that it is sitting on
a firm & stable bottom). Or when hauled out, the boat can be
stored in this manner with a minimum of added support.
CENTERBOARD DOWN
CENTERBOARD UP
DOWN
UP
To operate the centerboard insert a winch handle into the centerboard mechanism
and turn counterclockwise to lower it and clockwise to raise it.