I am very excited. I recently bought a 2004 Nacra F18. It's been years since I last sailed. I hope to start racing with my boys to try and get them into sailing.

So please excuse me if these questions seem dumb.

1 - There appear to be 2 places on the bow where you can connect the Y where the forestay connects. How do you know which set to connect to? Does connecting to the forwardmost ones require different size/length rigging/forestay?

2 - The last owner did not maintain this very well. As such I am trying to refurb & replace anything which is questionable. What are the recommended lubricants for the various items.

3 - It is a bitch and half to raise the mast. Is there some kind of pulley system for the trailer which lets you do it single-handed? (url please)

4 - The mast rests on the crossbar where the mainsheet attaches when it is on the trailer. Is there some kind of foam or wood block sold which keeps it off this and protects it. Currently a boat cushion is under it.

5 - Those little circle clips that hold the pins for the stays are an incredible pain to remove & install. Is there something easier?

6 - How tight should the stays be? Is there a tool to tighten them?

7 - I don't have harnesses for the trapeze. What would you recommend I buy? Where do I buy them?

Ok, maybe not a million questions, but I'll be back.