Had a boat that tied too tight and the block was loose after the tension was released. Put a port in.
You will have a deck or hull flexing and if really loose they could rotate and tip over
The blocks make the deck and hull ridged, they are not related to the backer blocks which are separate...
"you'll see that the cockpit and hull are tightly merged together—call it bonded—at that junction. Leaks shouldn't be possible at that site"
2004 Sunfish Worlds, the boats were leaking at this connection so bad, they had staff from Rhode Island factory there after the complaints. The boats...
Since your boat is dry and has passed the leak test.
Spray some primer on the exposed resin and fiberglass for UV protection and go sailing.
Finish your repairs after the season is over.
The plastic bailers as beldar said are a huge improvement and they are durable. When you are out sailing in strong winds and big waves that are filling the cockpit it is nice to have a bailer that works at getting rid of the water. The old metal ones were ok but not great. If there is any wind I...
You should go to Sunfish regatta a regionals or na's. Hopefully one with a good breeze. I think you would see that even though a sunfish is a simple boat the racing is very competitive. There is nothing like sitting on a 70 boat starting line. The sailors are always willing to share information...
The wood boards hum, usually slight imperfections, warped. When going fast they really hum, even pulled up some and that was a sign you were really moving, everyone after a race would tell how their board was humming.
Easiest way is to replace with a new glass one. Foil shaped, longer, won't...
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