Congratulations on your new M15. I had similar problems with my 1982 M15. When loading the boat on a trailrite trailer with the centerboard down, the cb lanyard can get wedged between the cb and the housing as the trailer pushes the cb up. I solved the problem by jacking up the bow and lowering the trailer tongue so the cb could drop free. It just takes a couple of inches. Thereafter, just remember to fully retract and secure the cb before loading. Launching with the cb unsecured can also cause problems with a trailrite. If the boat drifts off center, which can easily happen, the cb can drop and get hung up on the trailer frame. Then you have to reload the boat and try launching again. You can check out the article by Seth Macinko in the original newsletters available on the MSOG website for his similar experiences. Bob Becker M15 #208 Castro Valley, CA
Bought a M15 this winter. The owner assured me at time the center board was fine. Took it out for the first time last week. Had a reef in the main, 25 mph winds and a great time. The only problem was the center board would not drop out of the trunk. Good thing the kicker was kicking or it would have been a very short trip. I have made plans to hoist the rear and gently try to pry the center board out. The previous owner still swears he never had a problem and thinks that leaves and other debris has accumulated in the trunk from the cockpit drain. I tried to crawl under and preassure spray uo inside the trunk but that has not worked. We shall see. Have any m15 owners experienced this? I have read the articles/hints on the web page regarding the m -17 CB and associated problems. Does the situation explained in these articles apply to the m -15 as well? Even though it was more of a motor sail, our first experience with the boat was great. It was very stable and took the waves great. The kids want more and so do I. thanks for any hints/help you can provide! Doug proud new owner of an unnamed, 1982 m15
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