We got a new deck plate and it fit.

Apparently the structural design of the daggerboard case was not sufficient to handle a submerged duckblind impact at 12 knots.

The structure has withstood many 2-up 18 knot pitchpole tests, but testing is ongoing. Crew have also suffered minor structural damage.

I have one of the Alter Cup boats. Seroiusly,the deck inserts could have been stronger, and now they are. The original ones cracked where the core ended and the flange began. The new one looks much better.

We love the boat. The light weight is greatly appreciated 99% of the time on the water and 100% of the time off the water.

-colin