[C320-list] Standing rigging during layup

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Jeff, do you use the metal wax on the mast? 

Ted hull 424

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Kapec
Sent: October-02-15 4:18 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Standing rigging during layup

Hello Marek:

I have been removing the mast from my boat ever since I purchased it in 2005.  Each year after the yard removes the mast we had stored it in the shed.  Last year I moved to a different yard and they have the mast rack outside so I now cover the entire mast and lines with plastic wrap.  In the spring I inspect the mast and hardware top to bottom, completely wash the mast, then remove old wax with Collinite cleaner and apply a fresh coat of Collinite paste wax.  I buff with a professional buffer.  
I do the same to the entire hull,cabin exterior and cockpit.  The boat is sailed in salt water but after 15 years both mast and hull appear completely new with a bright relfective surface.  Does wonders for the aesthetics and future resale.

My yard charges  $400 for unstepping and restepping in spring plus $80 for rack storage but I can work on the mast when is is on the rack.  I have to tune the rig myself after they secure all standing rigging.

Jeff
Petite Suite
Hull 718


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