Recent content by sailyor

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    Daggerboard Vibration

    There is usually nothing wrong with some good daggerboard hum. It usually happens when you get up to speed, and it's common in a lot of boats.
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    Have Sunfish ... need transporter.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-capacity-boat-trailer-with-8-inch-wheels-and-tires-5002.html
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    APS Sails

    To throw my opinion out there without giving any details... I don't have experience with the APS racing sail, but here is a review of the racing sail made by intensity (a great brand and very affordable as well).
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    splash board

    Here is some good information from the KB and FAQ section of this site regarding how to dry out your hull. http://kb.sunfishforum.com/images/Dried_Sunfish.pdf
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    Small Rudder Problem

    Well, it doesn't "pop" up, because it doesn't have a spring; It gets pushed up.
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    Best Wetsuit?

    Thanks again for the input guys. Now I have some time to think about the different options :) Tag, I just subscribed to your blog, just wanted to let you know that I really like it.
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    Best Wetsuit?

    Thanks for the input everyone. Matias, I will definitely consider the BOZ wetsuit. I just came across this Gill wetsuit. What do you guys think about it? (The "short arm") http://www.apsltd.com/c-6314-wet-suits.aspx
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    Best Wetsuit?

    Hahaha...Great picture! Warmth - air temps. as low as 15 and water temps as low as 40. It doesn't have to be the most flexible suit in the world, but I want it to hold up, so fairly durable. I know that's vague but I don't know anything about wetsuits... I would prefer full, but farmer...
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    Best Wetsuit?

    I know it is still summer, but I want to be ready this year when it gets a little colder :) So, what are the some of the best wetsuits to wear for Sunfish sailing? Preferably under $200, and it's not for anything extreme. -Sailyor
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    Turned Turtle - Stuck in the Muck

    Good information to know, although I hope I never have that problem!
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    Small Rudder Problem

    Thanks guys! It wasn't a wingnut but I found the loose nut and bolt and tightened it. I didn't realize that was all there was to it! I had thought there was a spring at first.
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    accepting sympathy now

    Glad to hear a sailor is back on the water :) Sounds like it was a pretty quick recovery too!
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    Small Rudder Problem

    I own a pre-1972 rudder system, and it has worked great, with one problem recently. It is of course designed to come up when it hits the shore, but it has been coming up even while in deep water more recently. When this happens I lose some control with steering, so I think it's a significant...
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    What is a high wind speed?

    Man, I wish I got more days in the "kick'n it" range! This summer has not been a good one for wind (at least where I live).
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    What is a high wind speed?

    I have a friend that used to sail competitively, and he said "I wouldn't sail my Sunfish unless there was a small craft warning." :p Maybe that's an exaggeration...But anyway, what would you consider a high wind speed?

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