As some of you may remember, I just bought my M15 a few months ago at what I thought was a very good price, knowing it needed a little work and hoping not too much more than that. Well, I finally got the thing off the trailer and up on stands and one of my WORST FEARS HAS BEEN REALIZED. The centerboard will not drop down -- it seems to be frozen up in the centerboard trunk. I have tried banging on it with a rubber mallet a little bit, I tried some selected curses that sometimes work, but no luck whatsoever. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if there are any great tips for getting the thing out. I'm afraid to try prying too much for fear of cracking the fiberglass around the slot. I'm considering cutting a hole in the top of the centerboard trunk, that I can push a rod down through. Any suggestions or commiserations welcome. -- Steve McClellan 1981 M15 #152 (still no name -- taking suggestions!) stevemc35@attbi.com