Here is the scenario. She, a 32' sloop of mid 1970's vintage, on the hard, 700 miles from home port. Although you have not stepped aboard, you feel that she is the right boat. So far, her condition report is: solid hull- no blisters. Solid deck-no moisture. Good
standing rigging -relatively new. Her sails are almost new. But, she has been sitting. Sitting is never a good sign when...