Hi Gilbert, You have me a bit confused. You say by removing the bow pulpit you were able to get the boat in the garage. The amazing thing is that my wives car also fits in there......... How many wives do you have? .....and they only have one car together? .......or should it have been wife's car? That line made my morning! The latest claim to fame for an M17 - the harem sailboat - the captain and his crew! Yes, compounding, polishing and buffing can be a chore, and the polisher gets heavy, however when you are done, isn't it a grand feeling to step back and look at the "new and improved" hull? This joy continues all summer long. Polishing a boat is a far more enjoyable pastime than watching inanities on the boob tube. Happy sailing with Sagitta and the "wives". Connie M15 #400