What can i get done in the winter?

smallboatlover · #1 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

So i have a 16' sailboat. right now it has 3 holes in it. i sailed it all last season. i grinded down these 3 holes. to patch them so they don't leak a drop. Also the trailer needs work. im just wondering what can i get done in this cold weather.

Lake Superior Sailor · #2 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

Could start out by cleaning sails,Then some sewing repairs. anything that comes off can be done inside, Varnish or paint, Build small add on projects, & then there is always Dreaming!--Dale

smallboatlover · #3 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

good idea how would i clean the sails?

Lake Superior Sailor · #4 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

I used woolite the bath tub and a scub brush--Dale

zz4gta · #5 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

All the work on the trailer. Anything with paint or epoxy will be temperature dependant. All splicing and or mounting new hardware can be done in the winter.

smallboatlover · #6 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

i think working on the trailer would be my best bet

Lake Superior Sailor · #7 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

This is a great time to rework lines with seizing ect.or and fancy Knot work to your tiller- Dale

garyguss · #8 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

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Originally Posted by smallboatlover

good idea how would i clean the sails?

Pro-tip Don't use the washing machine, it will make your wife mad and the wind gods wont like it much either

Siamese · #9 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

I don't think his wife will mind.

JedNeck · #10 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011

It's always a bad idea to let your wife know you know how to use the wash machine.

I'm doing alot of reading and dreaming this winter. My boat is still in the water but we have had an unusual high sitting on us killing the wind.

I plan on some interior fixes/upgrades after I haul her. Wood work for now but paint and epxoy in the spring after it warms up.