[C320-list] What are the pros/cons of destepping the mast for winter storage?

[Tim]

When I bought my boat last year hull #603, the mast was down and had to be stepped at launching. No real issues but I had a minor problem with VHF antenna and one of the stays was connected wrong to the chain plate. Now that winter in approaching, I do have the option to store my boat either way and was leaning towards leaving the mast intact. Let's here some pros and cons from the group. For me, there is a cost savings but then it would be good to take a good look at the mast while down. Also, I was considering purchasing a cover for the winter and can have it made w/ or w/o the mast in place. Does this cause the cover to leak a bit?
   
  Tim 

 			
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