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One of my favorites is "Over Easy"...

Are we entirely convinced that this boat name isn't a tongue-in-cheek reference to "sh-- 'outta luck?" Inquiring minds, AQBill

Where - on the mast - is the hole located? Doesn't appear to be near the gooseneck, which is under stress. Seems to me that removing the mast bottom & top pieces - and replacing them with new would be a way to consider what's going on inside that mast. I'm confident that Beldar could provide you...

First of all, Signal Charlie, I'm presuming you mean you're writing an article on the World's Best Boat. Having raced for many years in other one-design classes, I think you hit the nail on the head with "simplicity." And, thanks to evolutionary design changes, the Sunfish provides a rugged &...

Dear BigKen, I would suggest that you spend some time finding a nearby sailing club that sails dinghies as well as small cruisers. I'm sure there will be plenty of folks around willing to provide boats and time to try out and learn. I'm a "sturdily built" sailor myself (5'9" & 190) and like to...

Don't forget Gregory Peck as Captain Horatio Hornblower which was a very good yarn! And that great thriller...Cape Fear!

Dear P Sib You're going to have to clean all these places up before you could determine repair needs. Wouldn't worry so much about the ding on the transom - since it should be out of the water most of the time - but the other two places have some significant damage. Start sanding and see where...

"Me and my gut..." Love it! And I know where you're coming from! Looks to me that you could slide you and your gut a little bit forward to better trim your boat... Cheers, AQBill

On newer fish it's a good idea to store the boat on its starboard side with the drain plug unscrewed in case there's any water in the hull. I also have 4-inch Ronstan inspection ports in front of the daggerboard trunk which I leave open in the winter to facilitate drying out.

I envy you your first sail. Mine - I hope - is still a month away!

Dear Peter, I'm sure that someone does what you suggest but I would never recommend leaving a Sunfish in the water for an extended time. Would a launching dolly work for you? Or, perhaps, an on/off roller system on your dock? There are even "drive on" modular docking systems that would allow...

Flying Scot, Highlander, Day Sailer (Uffa Fox), Lightning, Catalina 22 would all be a great place to start! Cheers, Bill

Where did you get the Sunfish logo..? I've been looking for two of these myself!

You certainly have my blessings, Mr Mike!

Amen, Brother Alan, Amen!

You can "step down" in grit much further now than in the past and even get 3000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The amount of benefit, however, would be minimal in a Sunfish. And, don't forget, you need to do the foils (daggerboard & rudder), too. Just get it clean and keep it that way and spend your...

Stollie, it sounds as though you have a good head on your shoulders. Lots of good advice here but the most important thing you can have is a solid understanding of your capabilities and remember to always err on the side of safety. Listen to that wisdom that got you through the first 50+ years!

You'll do just fine as the water is still pretty warm (70)! I just returned from Ludington and the water was nice. Just remember to tie everything in and wear your PFD. You might even want to do a couple of capsizes and recoveries so that you are confident that you can do it if you need to...

Thanks Charles Howard. This should have been obvious but as my Sunfish is a distance away, it wasn't. Do you recommend wedges to raise the aft ends of the cleats? Several folks have suggested that they might be helpful.

Has anyone successfully attached clam cleats to the side deck? And are they held on with screws or epoxy? Many thanks!