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26 June 2022 - An attempt to "free" my CB from below and while underwater.

While anchored in 4' - 6' of beautiful, NH, Lake water...I dove underneath the boat to take a look.
I attempted to wiggle a wire above the CB to "yank" it down out of the Keel. (this failed).

I was able to fit the handle of an adjustable wrench up in between the CB and Keel. This allowed me to jiggle and the space while my wife pulled the penant from topside in the boat.
1.5 hrs later, the jiggling allowed a loop of penant rope to drop out of the keel, starboard side.
Called it a night and motored to slip.

I intend to return for a 2nd try, bringing with me a flat bar and crowbar for more leverage.
Even providing a little bit more wiggle room must allow the person topside to pull more penant rope out to day light, right?

Bob in Sunapee,
'84 ORION

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C. Robert Lester

Swing keel stuck.