You can also try Walmart. They sell trailer tires that are already mounted on a rim. The small tires (4.80x8) are about $30-$40. Look it up on their website.
Judkei
Reno, NV
You need a latch plate. It is attached to the hull and keeps the rudder in place (although it tends to pop up in a heavy wind). I have attached a picture of the latch plate and some of the other parts for the old style rudder. I have also attached a diagram and mounting instructions for the "old...
Go to "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sunfish_sailor", then click on "Files", then "Sunfish", then "Sunfish Manuals", and finally "Old Styly Rudder-Instructions.pdf".
Contrary to most opinions, I think it is quite easy to add a clear vinyl window to a Sunfish sail, assuming you have access to a home sewing machine and a wife who will do the sewing.
Sailrite (http://www.sailrite.com/) sells a kit that includes everything you need to install the window. It...
This is a little late, but you could use a winch available from Harbor Freight for $149.99 (www.harborfreight.com). Details are as follow:
1/2 Ton Capacity Pickup Truck Crane with Cable Winch
Lift large, heavy items in and out of your truck.
Crane mounts to your truck bed
Base...
Here is a post dated June 16, 2009 from someone who was looking for the pulley assembly to attach to the mast. You could try contacting Alan Glos to find out if he has another pulley assembly for sale.
Jukei
Reno, NV...
The early Sailfish and Sunfish had a single pulley (block) at the top of the mast that was used for raising the sail. The pulley was attached with an eye bolt that went through the mast.
You could easily duplicate this with a pulley from West Marine or other marine dealer. I think any pulley...
I agree that something else might be going on thought there aren't many possibilities.
I still think that water in the mast and booms is probably the problem (once the sail and mast and booms are at the surface of the water). Even though there are only 40 lbs. of water in the mast and booms...
It sounds like the mast full of water was your problem. I had the same problem with a Hobie Holder 14.
I would first drain the mast and then check for any holes and seal them with silicone caulk. Also check to see if the cap at the top of the mast is intact. You can run a small bead of...
So how do you load the Sunfish on your Saturn? Do you do it single-handed or do you have a helper? If you do it single-handed I would be very interested in a description of your method of loading.
Thanks,
Judkei
Reno, NV
Here's your solution. And the seller only wanted about $200 for the boat, motor, etc. Just the thing for any sailor who is becalmed or is tired of losing races. Environmentally sound too since it is electric. See the attachment
Judkei
Reno, NV
Kevin,
You can buy a brand-new recreational sail from Neil Pryde Sails for $140 plus shipping. Go to: http://www.neilprydesails.com/ and then click on "store" and then click on "Sunfish Sails".
Judkei
Reno, NV
Hi Mike,
The two drawbacks of a 1966 model (in my opinion) are: 1) the boat has the "old style" rudder which has an annoying habit of "popping up" at inopportune times, and 2) there is no handy storage cuddy. Personally, I hated the "old style" rudder and upgraded to a post-1972 model years...
Go to this site to see how one person modified a Sunfish to use it for camping:
http://councill.home.mindspring.com/sbjournal/sunfish/sfish1.html
Judkei
Reno, NV
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