M_Boats: Centerboard pin.

All this centerboard talk has me thinking. I have a recent, new to me 2008 M17.  Do I need to worry about my pin coming out, or did Bob take care of this problem on the newer boats? Also, what happens when the pin falls out.  The centerboard is still attached by a line, but it sure must cause a problem banging around under the hull. I've been thinking about taking my boat on a pretty good trip offshore, and I wonder if I need to glass that pin in place. Thanks, Rod Jones