I think your reply has very solid thinking and I appreciate the comments and suggestions. After sanding where I've tried the wet sanding (800 grit) the finish
I got the Harken Hoister, 150-pound version, it was relatively simple for an unskilled person like me to install. Hardest part, other than finding the roof
Try Jim Young Sailing for your parts. IF you need to remove stripped screws, a product called Grabbit really works, it is a pair of drill bits that first cuts
I just bought an old butterfly that I estimate is from the early 70's. Someone had painted over the entire boat and I'm sanding it all down to the gel coat. I
Here's how I recommend doing it: If you're close hauled to windward: * Make sure you have boat speed * Always hold your tiller like a microphone (not along