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Just for the fun : Did anyone tried to rig the sail as a lateen, without gooseneck, but only lines to point foreward or stick to the mast ? Could be fun. Other question in the same league : Did anyone tried to get rid of the gooseneck ? (mine tends to spin, twist and lock on the mast when...

The bronze plug stays in place with two small pins. just push the pins inside with a nail and a hammer, the plug will eventually pop out.

for what it's worth, my sail is a recreational one. I'll try to sail it a bit loose, I tend to tension too much. Thanks for the tips.

Sorry ! I merely translated by word a french term without even thinking about it :D It's when you accelerate in close hauling and the true wind is modified by the boat wind. The perceived wind is stronger, and closer. Your jib begins to take the wind on the other side, and it looks like your...

I'm not a novice sailer, but new to sunfish and its peculiar sail. I encounter the same problem, only when on the "good" tack.(starboard) When closing on port, I point higher and faster. The same on starboard is slower, not so high, and wind tends to refuse a lot (I'm aware of this issue when...

yeah, I see what you mean, but the weather here is so bad, I couldn't find a better way to cheer me up. :D

Hi, new to this forum with my freshly bought '83 sunfish ... I was considering naming her "endless summer". What's best in your opinion : vynil sticks, or paint ?