Once a year is enough ..... The engine is drained and back in the garage, sails are in winter storage in the basement, boat covered and ready for snow. Time for the winter projects, like refinishing the brightwork. Just bought Rebecca Wittman's book on brightwork, which is a great read besides being useful and informative and having beautiful pictures of refinished wood boats. She does set a high standard, however. Hope I can get even close. Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)