Recent content by JSDouglas

:D Absolutely have been there. Was told here that the newer masts have a larger inside diameter that your new cap was made to fit on. You'll have to sand it down. Unless you have a lathe, there really isn't any easy or good way to go about this - just start sanding with around an 80 grit. When...

And 1 last thing - about where should the hiking strap sit in the front of the cockpit? I understand its somewhat personal preference but a guideline would be helpful. Tie it to the eyestraps? Thats it?

Since I havent found a good thread on this anywhere here, let me see if I have the Hiking Strap installation basics correct for my Alcort - :( Eyestrap in the front of the cockpit backed by a steel backing plate and stainless screws installed via an inspection port located on the deck or in...

Thank you - yes, it definitely is the older style mast. I'll try to sand it down I guess.

OK guys and girls I need a little help, maybe. I'm trying to get the replacement mast cap for the bottom in place and am having a little trouble getting it on. I'm guessing perhaps the bottom of the mast is out of round? If this is the case, is it ok to gently take a C clamp to the mast to make...

I guess I'm the only person who thinks pushing the sunfish to its limits and getting wet are a blast!:D

Ladies and Gents, I could use a little help. Somewhere along the way last year I lost the bottom mast cap. I'll order up a new one at the sunfish direct site but was wondering what to do about all the little cork shreds that came tumbling out. Is it necessary to replace some sort of cork...

I hope to God someone answers this question - Its a good one, and hey, I'm curious to know and pass on. I'm more curious to know if these locations change year to year. Sorry i can't be of help.

Hi all - New to the forum, new to the sunfish, and new to sailing (Having a blast by the way). Just bought a camp on a sailing lake near the Adirondack region of NY, came with an older (not sure how) sunfish in great shape! It is very solid and sits high on the water. Already did some fiberglass...