I'm a new 8.5 owner as of 3 weeks ago. Any 8.5 owners in the southeastern ma area? I've been going to town on the boat. Ripped out and replaced all the water piping. Put in new pressure water and also foot pump system. Sanded and refinished all teak inside and out. New Sealand self contained head with pump out and maceration pump with 3 way valve. New season for the galley sink. Ran and winterized the engine. Looks like the engine oil seal is leaking at the cranking handle. Not sure how serious that is? The rudder seems a bit sloppy has anyone ever pulled theirs out? Are there bearings at top and bottom? The mast rigging is loose but no soft spots on deck or crushing or cracking of the cross members or footing inside the cabin. I think I just need to tighten up the turn buckles. I do need to replace the two plastic port windows in the head, they are leaking. Anyone know what windows fit? I'd like to go with more robust ports. The winter is cold and dark but I plan on working every spare minute to get everything fixed by spring.