I purchased a Nonsuch 30C 1983 model in August 2025 last year and quickly learnt that my work schedule does not fit into my club WYC Ontario launch/haul out dates. For the past launch/haul out prep work (removing mast/wishbone/sails), I mainly relied on WYC members to help me and in two occassion, I could not be physcially present to do the work.
A WYC member suggested me two options:
I stored the boat in Port Whitby with MAST UP outdoor for the winter. Downside : extra few thousand dollars + most importantly, the unstepped mast may wreck the boat during the harsh Toronto winter
I go hire somebody to do the prep work for launch/haul out. For the specific launch/haul out, other WYC members can help but for the prep work…it is such a heavy load that I cannot always rely on others to help me.
So, my question is : Does any body in this group know somebody who can do the prep work for me …if i cannot be physcially present at WYC.
Any suggestions, recommendations are highly appreciated!!!
Try Port Whitby Marine Centre and talk to Dave Clarke who owns Nonsuch at WYC. Alternatively join the RCYC where you can pay to have this work done by Marine Services and dopn’t need to be present at haul out or launch.
Thanks fo your advice. I also thought about joining ABYC or RCYC before but it is too far for me as I live in Markham. I know Bruce Clark very well and he suggests me to look for Port Whitby for help..I am really not sure about winter storage outdoor…
Most boats are left outside during the winter and as long as they are in good shape with no water or damp spots on the deck or hull, they will be fine. Your boat should ve covered with a deck cover over supports, tightly fixed or wrapped in plastic. RCYC and various contractors will do either for you and store the cover during the summer. There are various suppliers of covers. Ask around. A marine shop will winterize the boat, draining the tanks and adding various anti-freeze solutions and disconnecting batteries. You can also do this yourself. In the spring, have the bottom painted or patched up depending on what is required with an environmentally sound bottom paint and clean and polish the hull. Change the anode if needed.