Recent content by JW123

Sounds perfect! I will send a message. (I had already ordered that quick release from insanity yesterday with some other items, so that I would be ready when I found a gooseneck.)

Thanks for that Tag. I have for the eyestrap ordered, and I have added the spring and spring cup in with the ratchet block. I had found a couple sunfish hardware diagrams and crossed that with what I have, which has been very helpful. I'm a little bit of a excel nerd, so I put everything in an...

Now if anyone can find me a new gooseneck for under $150, I'd be thrilled! ;)

Thanks danpal and tag. I will take the advice and go with the Harken 2135. Cant wait to get this all reassembled and on the lake.

Thanks for the suggestions, I will look at them. As a beginner, should I start with a manual or automatic?

Hey all! I am fixing up a 70s sunfish and I need to get a ratchet block for it. I am a very beginner and just need something good enough. I can always upgrade later, so right now I am just wanting something to get me started that is lower cost (since I am also needing to replace more or less all...

Thanks all for the advice! Here is a couple answers and remarks for the reply's. "There are many things you can do to make the hull look perfect. Starting off with 2000 grit will not take out much. " - For sure, I would work up to the 2000. "You can get the 3M stuff for fiberglass which is a...

Hey all! I am fairly new to everything sailing, but I figured I would share my project sunfish. I am learning as I go, so all suggestions, critique, and advice is welcome! Two summers ago I tool a summer sailing class at a local county community lake and had a blast. Then a few months later...

Hi all! This was a fun read. I am also looking to bring back to life a 70's sunfish. I will have to get some photos to share with everyone! I am also looking forward to getting lots of tips and suggestions. :)