coconut pete
New Member
Hi all
Recently become owner of my first GRP yacht. Had timber in past .
She is a "Lello" 34 built in South Africa circa 1980.
Circumnavigated world twice with previous owners.
I am based in South Australia .
Does a GRP yacht have to be kept out of water for any length of time to "dry out" occasionally ?
As I say , all my previous experience has been with timber yachts.
Any tips as to her care will be gratefully appreciated as I intend to keep her a long time.
Also I am struggling with heads'l furling gear and mains'l in track, I know it's modern but I'm used to hanking on and mast hoops which I found easier to work with , could drop them without the need to turn into the wind.
I presume that I will get used to the new system. I love her so will persevere
Thanks
Recently become owner of my first GRP yacht. Had timber in past .
She is a "Lello" 34 built in South Africa circa 1980.
Circumnavigated world twice with previous owners.
I am based in South Australia .
Does a GRP yacht have to be kept out of water for any length of time to "dry out" occasionally ?
As I say , all my previous experience has been with timber yachts.
Any tips as to her care will be gratefully appreciated as I intend to keep her a long time.
Also I am struggling with heads'l furling gear and mains'l in track, I know it's modern but I'm used to hanking on and mast hoops which I found easier to work with , could drop them without the need to turn into the wind.
I presume that I will get used to the new system. I love her so will persevere
Thanks