The centerboard for Lydia Ann is no small thing!
Constructed of four layers of 3/4″ epoxy coated marine plywood.
Dimensions are roughly 10.5′ long x 4′ deep x 3.75″ thick.
With a weight between 400-450 lbs, it took six strong men to turn it over.
The pin, a 9″ x 1.5″ dia. stainless steel rod cut from the propeller shaft of a very large boat, will hang on a set of three stainless steel bushings.
Stainless steel lifting eye to raise and lower centerboard.
Wear shoe is 12′ x 0.25″ x 2″ bronze.
Built by FBW volunteers Mark Schroeder and Harold Yoesel.
When lowered, the center board will allow our schooner to sail into the wind. When we sail with the wind coming over the side of the boat or behind it, the center board will be raised into its case or trunk, which is now being built by shipwright Dan Pecore and assistant Mike Oldani.
