Wanted to post this before my incipient CRS precludes anyone from benefiting from what may be a good thing.
Don't know if anyone needs one, but I happened to discover a complete DS 1 centerboard handle assembly on the shelf at a marine consignment store in Mystic, CT over the weekend. The handle, triangular cover plate and pawl. They were tied together with a tag showing a price of $30.00. The store is on Holmes St, right hand side as you head toward the bridge; as you enter the store turn right and head down the aisle between the storefront and the first rack. About 1/2 to 2/3 of the way down look on the shelves about chest high among the blocks and such.
Bill Herrick (wherrick-at-stny.rr.com)