What a project Jim. I just removed, cleaned and epoxyed my m-17 centerboard and noticed I was a little tight. I am hoping it will last another 10 years before I have to undergo this surgery. You used the chainplates to raise the boat? How did you get it up so high? Once the old punchings are out how do you get the swelled fiberglass in the inside of the trunk back to normal? gilbert -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+gilbert.landin=gmail.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+gilbert.landin=gmail.com@mailman.xmission.c om] On Behalf Of jim sadler Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 1:39 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: M-15 stainless centerboard As anyone ever used a solid stainless steel plate for center board? Since I need to replace it I am thinking of plasma cutting a solid plate. I would try to match the weight and center of gravity of original board. Should it be heavier ? Captain James Sailing Vessel Pelican _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats