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Tobias L:
Yes, I also need the downhaul for the centreboard on every trip, as my BRe falls dry twice a day. It takes quite a bit of force to release the centreboard with the downhaul.
I would like to know if anyone knows the relation between the length of the uphaul and the depth of the centreboard. for example, 50 cm longer uphaul means approx. 60 cm draught.
Does anyone have a drawing of how the hauls are guided in the centreboard box? Can you look into the box when the wooden lid is opened?

Sea Simon:
Q1. I don't  know. Depth of board v length of rope is something I never got around to establishing.

Q2 etc. See https://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/?page_id=17&URL=https://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php?topic=2613

Lots of info here. Rigging photos  and drawing attached.

Strongly recommend removal of centreboard top wood cap for internal inspection.

Tobias L:
Thank you very much for the answer.
Q1 I am reassured that even experienced BRe sailors do not always know the actual draught of your centreboard.

Q2 I will look at the link in more detail at another time. Now the weather is finally favourable and I want to sail on the Elbe tomorrow morning to check out the tide. 

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