This is a common issue. After repair it will be stronger than before.
See also this thread:
https://sailingforums.com/threads/split-mahogany-rudder-repairable-frp-instead.42803/#post-195203
I've bent a gudgeon plate back with lock-grips. just lock them on tight and you may have enough leverage. Personally i don't think you can pound it back.
On a related note, i've see a gudgeon bend if one end of the retaining pin pops out, but not the other, in high wind.
In addition to the other great suggestions, here are a couple more:
1) pull up your daggerboard six inches, or use one of the old, smaller Barrington boards. This will let your boat slip sideways a bit instead of heeling so much.
2) Check if your mast is sealed. if it is collecting much water...
I have two zip-ties on my upper spar: one to mark attachment for racing, and one for casual sailing or carrying a passenger.
Why?
Passengers generally don't like to have to scrape under a sail on tacking/jibing, and they especially don't like getting whacked. Plus you can see better.
So you'll...
A higher sail does not by itself generate more power. Only a bigger sail, or adjusting sail trim, can do that.
In light winds, you can sometimes reach wind that is above the water, by having the sail as high as possible, even when it is dead at water level.
But in higher winds, where most big...
Its entirely dependent on the wind conditions. Well, and your hiking ability and weight. I've sailed a hobie 16 solo and not been overpowered, and I've sailed a reefed hobie 16 and been overpowered.
But don't worry about the bigger rig stressing the hull. I have a minifish II, and the mast is...
I recently purchased a rare "minifish II". When I have time, i'll write up a full profile of the boat. It can accept a minifish rig as well.
I highly recommend Neil Pryde sails for your minifish. I got great customer service from Tim Yourieff, their prices are great, and some really cool color...
Small Boat Restoration published the dimensions of the Minifish mast/spars.
Link
I've read that Sunfish spars/mast can be cut down to fit minifish, because they are same diameter.
The same blog also published some setup information for the Minifish.
Minifish Setup
I recently purchased the...
If you are a racer, you'll want to pour new foam in to cement the blocks in place. This prevents flexing, which can slow you down a tiny bit.
But the flex is a useful feature. When pounding across chop, it makes a booming sound, like a drum.
This will warn children and small dogs to get the...
Haven't tried it yet, but here's what I'd try:
1) have a bungie stretched across the hull behind the cockpit,
2) have one of those velcro straps used to wrap up extension cords, on the bungie
Then you can strap down the tiller quickly, and unstrap it.
1) The Ronstan orbit 55 grips better than the Harken block, and much better than the Nautos, because of the notches. Some claim the notches can damage the sheet but i've not seen much effect. Its quite pricy but I recommend this block over others.
Ronstan Orbit 55 Auto/Manual Ratchet Block
2)...
I use this Academy paddle which sits inside the cubby. Currently $15.
I have a little piece of velcro on the handle, and a patch on the wall of the cubby. This keeps it from sliding out.
Magellan Outdoors Emergency Paddle | Academy
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