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if it hits something. The blade can be bolted in the up posi-
tion for trailering.
22. CENTERBOARD
The centerboard is raised and lowered by pulling on the line
coming out of the galley face. Tie a knot in the line so you
won’t lose it down the hole.
The centerboard should be in the down position when sail-
ing into the wind, to keep the boat from sliding sideways. It
can be raised for^ sailing downwind in order to reduce drag.
However, the boat steers a lot better when there is a foot or
more of centerboard in the water.
When sailing across the wind, leave the board about half
way down. This will move the center of the boat’s resis-
tance to the rear and reduce load on the rudder.
23. SECURING THE POP TOP
POP TOP LOCKS:
For trailering, securing the boat against theft, and for heavy
weather, there are 2 locking devices to hold the pop top firmly
to the deck. One of the locks is shown Photo 36.
Photo 36 Pop top locks.
SECURING HATCHES IN HEAVY WEATHER:
In windy conditions, make sure all locks are screwed down
tight, so no water can get into the boat if the boat leans over
or gets buried in a wave. Also make sure that the foredeck
hatch is clamped down tight. It is also a good idea to have
the vertical cabin hatch in place when sailing gets rough.
The last thing you need is a boat full of water. Periodically
check the foam seals around the pop top and forward hatch.
When the hatches are clamped tight, these hatches should
be waterproof.
SECURING THE POP TOP IN THE RAISED Position
Photo 37 shows the pop top in the up position. It is held up
and against the mast by a lock that slides in the mast’s sail
feed track. Make sure that the thumb screw goes thru the
hole in the front face of the pop top, and presses tight against
the mast.
Photo 37 Securing the pop top in the up position
Make sure this lock is holding the pop top firmly, or a gust
of wind or a lurch of the boat may drop the pop top on
someone’s head.
24. POP TOP COVER
The optional pop top cover is tied over the pop top as shown
below.
Photo 38 Pop top cover