Hi folks, I pulled up the carpet that had been put in the sole of my M-23 yesterday as it had been soaked with motor oil from the four stroke on its side during the trip from CA. Upon doing so I discovered a section of the sole next to the mast support/main bulkhead that is pushed up and shows cracks, maybe about 1/4". I am guessing that this is due to impact from the center board. You can see the section (if you look carefully) at https://picasaweb.google.com/110938325409185510143/M23# . Earl Landers has some great picture of this section in front of the center board trunk which makes me think that this area being pushed up means there may be damage to the front top of the center board slot liner. It seems like the board may have been shoved forward and up due to some impact at the back of the center board; like maybe sliding off the trailer with the board somewhat down. The center board pivot pin was rather bent. I am thinking that I should open up the sole with my roto zip and inspect this area. If I had had a flash light I would have inspected from the bottom since I still do not have the center board back in yet. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated in figuring out what this means and how to proceed. Thanks Robbin M-23 #023 and M10 #230