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<P> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Any tips on winterizing, covering the boat, etc., for the low budget man?</FONT>
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<P> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Just got done redoing all the teak on the boat -- broke a cardinal rule or two along the way -- used a porter cable detail sander and even used some 80 grit sandpaper in spots (I can hear the cringing -- yikes). I saw how really potent teak cleaners literally eats away the soft fiber and decided I'd rather sand out the stains. In getting to know every inch of teak on the boat I found that yes teak does rot, bust, crack and split right open when neglected -- the biggest killer in my opinion is any crevice, ding or whole where water can get in, settle and freeze -- swelling and busting the wood. I sealed all opening with epoxy mixed with the teak sawdust from the sanding -- I think sealing is probably an often overlooked part of teak care (the focus of course being on the sanding and varnishing) - especially the stern portion of the toerail which are three 1/4 thick layers of teak -- two layers of which swelled right up from water getting in between.</FONT></P>
<P> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">By the way -- I'm thinking of renaming the boat -- besides letting the boat know that the new owner is a real great guy and that any boat should be glad to be with the new owner -- are there any other rituals necessary to do in renaming the boat?</FONT></P>
<P> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thought it would be fun to talk about my Alberg 30 with interested folks, thanks George for keeping this list going.</FONT></P>
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<P> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Lincoln</FONT>
<BR> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Gypsy #138</FONT>
<BR> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Flushing Bay</FONT>
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