Yuck. I hope it wasn't a grade 8..... Steve Tyree In a message dated 8/24/2005 1:08:16 PM Central Standard Time, rc2222@pacbell.net writes: Finally was able to free "Really's" centerboard. Found a locknut lodged between the centerboard and keel about 3" below and aft of the centerboard pin. Used a hacksaw blade to cut through the nut while lying under the trailer. Rich