Hi Phil, The pivot pin will keep the centerboard from falling out. If your trailer doesn't get in the way, another option to lowering the centerboard is to dig a hole under it. If you replace the cb pendent, the last several inches of the end that attaches to the centerboard is de-cored. This is so that when you tie the knot there is still enough room for the knot to pass up/down freely in the centerboard trunk. Randy G. ________________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Phil & Frances [srelt@iclub.org] Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:05 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Keel Inspection What is the best way to check the line that raises and lowers the keel on a M 15? The only way I can think of is to jack the boat up high enough to drop the keel, but what can it rest on so it does not fall? Phil _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats