I'm figuring anything goes that don't involve
epoxy or
paint. Anything mechanical or
electrical can be done if the
boat covered over, and you have a couple of heaters. I plan on stripping
paint,
varnish and then
sanding ready for the warmer
weather. Some of the smaller items can be removed and shifted to my workshop, there they can be varnished/painted and made ready for reinstallation. Any
wood work will be cut to size and fitted ready for
epoxy and final
installation, and the
electrical work will all be done before spring.
Now if I was still in the
water, I'd be making plans to go sailing as long as the ice wouldn't block me in. I've been out in
Lake Ontario in December, early January and mid March. Only got locked in for about 8 weeks. Once the ice broke up, we could leave the
dock without any problems. Course we looked like refugees from a rag bag with our skidoo suits, and all the rest of the mismatched
gear we wore but afterwards it was a nice evening of hot
rum toddies n fresh chili. Theres a lot to be said for sailing in the midst of an arctic high pressure area. Beutiful sun, crisp air, and no one else out there.
Sabre