-> On 11-22-95  00:37, George Skinner got back to Dan Ceppa 
 -> That could work, but a 2nd winch seems more expensive!
 GS> Dan: The cheapest winch is around 25 dollars (350-500 pounds), I don't
 GS> need to go to a heavy winch.
OK, you looking at something a bit different...  I was 
thinking of something a bit larger.  It's tough some times 
to switch gears between the big boat and then think of 
"similar" situations on the little one!  
 -> I don't have far to go, so I leave all my shrouds in place.  The only
 -> time I had a major problem was after turtling in getting all the
 GS> I am afraid I can't do that I live in the northern part of Toronto,
 GS> and all the authorities would get after me for a high load (bridges,
This time you misunderstood me!  When I trailer the boat, the 
mast is stored, or the electric and telephone companies would 
get quite nasty with me.  :)  
What I was getting at was that I only take off the forestay when 
I take down the mast.  I leave the shrouds in place.  Saves a 
lot of time resetting them for each launch.  
... Racing rule 37:  Fake tillers not allowed to gain right of way
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