[C38] winterize checklist?

[Charles B. Finn]

  Ok, Ok, I have to admit that this is the time of the year when I am a 
more than a bit envious of our "fair weather" friends who don't have to 
say good bye to their boats for the season.  But, here is a list of 
things you folks miss out on!

1.  The last sail of the season, which usually is way too late 
weather-wise.  My worst experience was sledding from Two Harbors to 
Duluth, MN in a gale with ice building on the decks hoping I didn't have 
to go out there to knock it off before reaching port!  Perhaps the best 
is gliding along the shores of Lake Champlain with the trees in the 
Adirondack Mountains in full color... On a sunny day, it is almost too 
bright even with sunglasses.

2. First sail of the season.  It is not quite like getting a new boat, 
OH BOY!

3. Waiting through the winter for the first sail.  Can't tell you how 
many toys I have bought over the years as the sailing magazines and 
catalogs gather for a perfect storm on the wallet!

4. Going to the Caribbean to compensate.  (this is where I expect Max 
will weigh in from Costa Rica)

5. ....

OK, OK, that doesn't nearly make up for it... Sigh

I have one more 4 day sail coming up this weekend,

Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn, #114


On 10/5/2010 1:15 AM, Steve Smolinske wrote:
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> Move to California, you'll never have to winterize your boat.
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> From: "Joey Baker"<motoreplay at gmail.com>
> Date: Mon, Oct 4, 2010 9:39 am
> Subject: [C38] winterize checklist?
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> Hello,
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> This will be my first attempt at winterizing a C-38 and was wondering if there is a checklist floating around or some of you all had some pointers for me.  Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
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> Cheers,
> Joey Baker
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