Avanti, a Cape Dory 270, had its centerboard shattered last fall during a Northeaster that swept through Vineyard Haven Harbor. BoatUS insurance came to the rescue and provided the funds to have the centerboard replaced.
Only 21 Cape Dory 270s were built, the last in 1986. Thus, there was no manufacturer to turn to. Phil Hale and Martha's Vineyard Shipyard stepped up to the plate and crafted a new centerboard from scratch. The photos below tell the story.
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