Bob wrote:
AlaskaGuy wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I was not able to get my boat (1934 Skipjack -
www.homerhostel.com/boat.htm) out of the water yet this autumn. I have
been told that removing it when it is below freezing


Could do what the oldtimmers did.
Fill it with rocks and sink it.
Come spring dry it out and sail a tight boat that wont leak.

freshwater will be your worst enemy, causing rot. Most of the
commercial products need dry wood to start with, and they puts them out
in my book. Salt in the bilge has some effect, but ethylene glycol
seems to be the best thing for it. Views vary on how bad this stuff
is, but it seems to be acceptable to me. Just dont spray it on in a
fine mist or you'll end up breathing it in. It goes right through
paint, will penetrate wood, doesnt stop its action when mixed with
water. poor some in your bilge, any rot you have, and anywhere that
freshwater is likely to drip.

There are some good writeups on using it if you look around

Shaun