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Old 04-04-2009
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I'm with every comment here. I store my 28 with the mast up and only took it down this year to replace running rigging. Engineers at Hunter said there's no reason to take it down. In fact, the guy I was talking to said that's when most damage occurs - mast gets dropped, standing rigging pinched, etc.

I was counseled only to purchase another 2 jack stands cause the wind blows hard during Lake Erie winters. So, my boat has loads of kick stands.

I know this reply is super late BUT now that spring is here...I am happy the mast is down because I am effecting many needed repairs to the lights, electronics, etc.
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