True. But centerboards aren't cheap either. About $250 a piece, Just remember to ALWAYS pull then up BEFORE you get close to the shore!! Hard lesson learned. Can't wait to experience daggerboards when I get the Blade. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Doug

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