New Owner CB Question

[Tim M]

Last time I posted it was as a "potential new owner."  Good news is that I'm no longer a "potential" owner.  Bad news is that my centerboard will not drop down.  Had it out for the first time yesterday and the cb would not drop.  Nothing I did with the cb line made a difference.  Talked to the previous owner (a friend) this morning and he said that it had not happened to him, but the boat had not been in the water for a couple of years.  It's a 2005 Sun Cat.  Any help or advice greatly appreciated.

[kahpho]

I had it happen once on my Legacy. However, after changing tack it dropped normally. Hasn't happened again.

Don't know if this is any help but there it is.

[Tim M]

Hopefully, problem solved.  Didn't notice it at first glance, but the line had wrapped around the bolt that secures the U clip.  Pushed the cb to one side while my wife pulled on the line.  Line came right out and everything looks good to go.  Now it's back to the Potomac.