Monday, June 2, 2014

Centerboard Pivot Pin Cover

The Centerboard Pivot Pin Cover was delivered today!
I guess this little piece is really the first part of the boat to be made, although it won't be used for a long time.

Anyway, the original pieces of metal came in at 747g. At the time, I estimated a post machined weight at somewhere near 350g.

Good news is that it came in a bit lighter, even with the screws on the scale.
It's a solid chunk of 316 SS with matching screws, so corrosion shouldn't be an issue.

I plan to bury it in a layer or two of fiberglass to lock it in place.