Sawzall, Hammer, Pliers…
It’s officially winter now, and most boats in this neck of the woods are on the hard. Now, this is a double-edged sword because while the ability to voyage forth is completely comprised, the opportunity to fix things, long on the “to-do” list arises. Winter is typically not the time for “Mickey Mouse” type repairs that require needle nose pliers and small Philips-head screwdrivers. Rather it’s the time for major league repairs like replacing wet wheelhouse coring or significant stringer rot using serious tools like sawzalls, crowbars, and 5 lb. sledge hammers. A nice bonus associated with winter projects is time; if a solution to a problem doesn’t appear instantly, there’s time to regroup and take another run at it, without cutting into precious boating time. So, grab your tool bag and head over to craft. Right now, you’ve got plenty of runway, don’t let it slip away.
