This weight thing got me to thinking. Yeah, I know, don't hurt anything. Anyway I wonder how much stuff on the boat should be brought home? From the time I bought her in 1998 I started outfitting like I was leaving for a circumnavigation. I have enough tools to rebuild the Yanmar. Enough wire and connectors to completely rewire the boat. Spare prop, backup alternator, extra winches and blocks, rode to anchor in Superior(700') when I sail on Erie(50'), pumps, belts, impellers, filters, electric drill, vacuum, cleaning supplies for the whole marina, varnish and varnish remover, brushes, and the list goes on. And how do I use the boat? Three or four hour day sails and an occasional overnight.
I guess I was always afraid that I would start a project and not find what I needed. So I will take it all home, organize it in a meaningful way, and take it to the boat only when I know that I will need it. . . . . .maybe.