hi Doug & congrats on your boat. I had a similar problem and it was some debris, etc. It shook loose on its own. I'd take it out and it will probably drop loose. They sail with the board up about like a Compac 16. The board really isn't the ballast. Good sailing, Randy W. M15 "Becca Anne" and Ranger 20.

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dougl20002001@yahoo.com 4/8/04 11:57:53 AM >>> 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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