it seems that the most inherent design flaw in DS boats are related to the centerboard. can't get it to go down, can't get it back up, doesn't stay down, etc. why didn't o'day design the boat with a steel centerboard? seems a heavier board would stay down better and aid stability and the capsize factor. seems like a no-brainer to me. i saw a post from a guy in japan recently and he said DS boats made there all have steel centerboards. i'd much rather have a steel board, as i don't race and don't plan to. my boat is a DS II, not really a racing version anyway. could i get a steel board cut and install it myself without risking damage to the boat from a heavier board?
chad (gilliscmnr19-at-juno.com)