Recent content by cbr2wheelin

Step 1 was to really wet the sail spray wd40 on the really nasty spots, and let soak for a few minutes, scrub w Castile soap, rinse, clean w simple green, rinse thoroughly. Step 2 was to soak in borax bath overnight, turning every hour (or you could hold it under water with a rock) and gently...

That is a big reason why the boat was free! He figured it was rotten and needed to be replaced. With the wisdom found here, that 42 yr old sail has fewer issues than my 41yr old body! Everything was stored in a garage though.

I have to thank my dad for coming across these bargains and to all the helpful people on this forum who gave the info needed so I could restore this beauty. I still have to sand the epoxy hull repairs and polish/finish the hull. It seems supers are rare, so message me if you need help with...

There is little information available about the Super Sunfish and since I am restoring one, I hope to help other Super owners maintain or restore their vessels. Recently, I ordered a 3D printed mast cap for my super, but the only ones available were for regular sunfish. all forums said sunfish...

Maybe this post will help. This is the best info I have found for rigging the Super Sunfish race option. Haven't sailed with it yet. Waiting for the mahogany and ash to come in so I can make it sailable. I believe, if you look at the traveler bar image from that list I linked to, it is rigged...

Yes, it is used with a block. Instead of attaching the sheet in the rear, the sheet is all up front. I assume from the tackle it should be easier/lighter to pull. I also assume this is for what was called a "race rig" and I hope someone might correct me if I am wrong.

I am brand new to sailing. My dad came across a free sunfish which everything except rudder, centerboard, and tiller and gave it to me. I am making the centerboard and rudder from African mahogany and then the tiller from ash for only about $80. I needed to replace a few other small pieces of...