Hi Freddy.. Welcome to the world of IF :) You are correct...they are wonderful boats...I am on my third :) Do you have any pics of your boat? Feel free to drop me a line with any questions you might have and perhaps I could be of some help. All the best. Adam s/v Reliance IF USA #12 www.oceanslogic ...

Hello.. I had the same question reference not having access to under the sheet winch base. So I guess with the rather low loads of an IF...there should be very little concern of the winch pulling out? I am also replacing the old 1969 issued winches with some Self Tailing winches...and I guess if the ...