Hi Theo Yeah... you sort of did get raped... sounds like they hit you with the "minimum charge". On the other hand, I'm in the market for a milling machine, so I know how much those guys have invested in their setup, and believe me it ain't cheap. I own a very small lathe and can probably turn pins for folks if need be. Just send me an email and I'll try to help. I couldn't do it for free, but maybe for half what you paid. I know it's too late to help you now, sorry... but maybe we can save someone else a few dollars. Best BG -- Brian Gilbert Author, Fix It And Sail, The Complete Trailer-Sailor Marine Media 3404 Hartford Dr Chattanooga, TN 37415 From: montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com Reply-To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:04:14 -0600 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 50, Issue 23 My pin on my 23 was protruding this spring. I popped her out while on the trailer and noticed about a 4 degree bend. I had a new one made at a machine shop and feel I got raped at $40 for a 4-inch piece of metal. Oh well, BOAT is an acronym for "Break Out Another Thousand" Theo M23 Sails Increase