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I am looking at a DS2 (I think!) that is for sale. I understand that the keel automatically extracts and retracts. Can someone explain the general operation of the keel system and assure me that it is a good system. I will sail the boat in protected salt water.
Justin - O'day Owner's Web
08-21-2000, 08:15 am
Joe, The DS2 has a nifty cable actuated design to raise and lower the blade, but I have never seen one that was automajic. The design is a good one, requiring troublesome maintenance only in the event of a cable failure that in my experience is rare. Could you describe what the seller said to make it sound automatic? Justin - O'day Owner's Web
Tony Maris
08-21-2000, 08:20 am
JOE, When a new Daysailor is purchased there is no way to get the centerboard out of the trunk after it turtles(flips upside down). You MUST add this feature by either: drilling a hole in the centerboard leading edge to get your finger into for lifting or install a locking pin so that the centerboard is locked down or tape onto the centerboard a length of rope to pull on when the boat is upside down.