Recent content by jsimmons248

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    trailer size?

    Buying a Harbor Freight trailer is a good way to go. You can modify it to trailer a Sunfish and somewhere out there are instructions on how to do just that! Regardless, remember that if you are going to trailer the Sunfish right side up make sure the boat rests on the rails toward the outside...
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    leaking in mast pocket

    It is a good idea to install an inspection port. I would not install a drain plug as the inspection port is all you need. Water will drain to the center of the boat and you can just mop it out. As far as the mast step is concerned, I had a similar problem and found that the base of the mast...
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    Painting/Priming

    To use or not to use a primer depends entirely on what paint you are using and the surface you are putting it over. If you have existing paint on the Sunfish the biggest issue you have is determining what the old paint is. You need to know this because any new paint you apply might lift the...
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    Replacing the block of wood for the forward pulley

    I would consider installing an inspection port behind the Splashguard. It gives access to the internals of the boat which is very handy as mentioned previously. Also, most Sunfish will leak water at some point in their lives and there is no way to dry them out (that I know of) without a port...
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    Sunfish vs. Laser, please advise

    For stability and ease of learning to sail I would vote for the Sunfish hands down. Not only that, once mastered, the Sunfish has great racing characteristics as well.
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    Best way to fold dismounted sail

    I have a fairly new sail I am going to send to a sailmaker to have a window installed. I am wondering the best way to fold it for shipping after I dismount it to minimize wrinkles. I would appreciate any comments.:)
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    Where to find Sunfish Logo

    I have an older Sunfish sail with a faded and worn Sunfish logo on it that I would like to replace. Anyone know where I can buy one?:)
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    removing trim for repair and dagger trunk question

    I have recently refurbished a 1978 Alcort Sunfish that had damage to the bow. The trim was easily removed by drilling out the rivets which released the front section of the trim. The deck was bonded firmly to the hull except where damaged so all I had to do was take some West Marine epoxy and...
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    Movement of Mast

    Thanks for the response! I ordered the tape from APS.:)
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    Movement of Mast

    I noticed my mast seems to have a lot of 'play' while in the mast mount, especially when the spars are dismounted. Is there a boot of some sort to put on the bottom part of the mast to take some of the play out of it? I suppose I could put tape or something temporary around the bottom of the...
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    Repair to edges of fiberglass deck

    I recently purchased a 1992 Sunfish hull that has the deck 'rolled' over the chine rather than the metal rub rail my older hull had. The hull is in good shape except for where the edges of the deck are chipped and gouged, probably from collisions with other Sunfish during racing in a past...
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    Is it possible to make Sunfish spars?

    Great information! I appreciate it! I have the length of each spar as 164". Does that sound right? I am also looking for used spars in the Houston area but they seem to be hard to find!
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    Is it possible to make Sunfish spars?

    I need an extra set of spars for a recreational sail I have so I can save my racing sail for racing. Is it possible to make the spars rather than buying them? They seem to just be aluminum tubing with hardware mounted on them. If anyone has done this I would appreciate any comments/advice...
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    Sail cleaning

    I decided to try the Woolite and vinegar. I mixed up 2 tablespoons of Woolite and 1.5 cups of white vinegar and bought an inexpensive cotton mop to apply it with. I soaked the sail (Sunfish Bora Bora) in a washtub in cold water using standard dish soap for about an hour. I then spread out a...
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    Sail cleaning

    Thanks, Dan. I reviewed the posts but note they are talking about white sails and my sail has colored panels. I might try a sailmaker to see what they say.

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