GONZO my 1982 Freedom 25 sailboat

GONZO my Freedom 25 yacht:
This blog will document the continued restoration of my 1982 Freedom 25 sailboat, along with all the experiences I have. I purchased my F25 in the winter of 2009 from the 3rd owner who had the boat in NH. Gonzo has a composite rotating winged mast, yanmar inboard diesel, a Gun Mount spinnaker pole and staysail. This is my 1st cruising sailboat and I look forward to learning how to maintain and slowly restore and sail in Narraganset.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Gonzo if out of the water and prepped for winter, I also took this opportunity to remove the rear railing which made it easier to cover with tarp. here is what I did:
1. remove boat, power wash bottom and put on trailer
2. empty all holding tanks, and bilge
3. remove bilge pump and hose
4. flush 1GM and fill with antifreeze
5. remove all cushions, and gear from boat
6. made wood batton cover for cockpit
7. put 1 tarps over boat as protection and prevent rubbing
8. put 1 heavy tarp on boat and lash to hull