[Rhodes22-list] Winterization (Mast & Main Sail)

[Green, Sheldon]

We are thinking about leaving the Main Sail in the (IMF) mast with the
mast fully rigged over the winter, rather then unstepping the mast.  We
are planning to remove the Jib and store at home.  "Another 1st" would
be up on blocks (on land).  We would then throw a tarp over the boom to
cover the cockpit.  

Has anyone done this?  
What are the associated issues?  
What is the best practice? 

Sheldon


Sheldon & Robin Green
"Another 1st"


Sheldon & Robin Green
"Another 1st"



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