Thanks for the thoughts everyone.
I to have skinny arms but unfortunately for this job they are rather long! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
On the plus side, I'm finding the challenges that repairs and improvements throw up to be nearly as enjoyable as the challenges of sailing her! "NEARLY" <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />