yeah, you're probably correct but i'd hate to have the only submarine with a sail.
so sail it a bit, bring it ashore, check for water in the hull. i reckon i'll know if it floods the tub. perhaps i need to reconsider that inspection port i've been putting off.
thanks for the data and i...
part of me agrees with the "iffen it ain't broke..." but a quorum is against merely throwing it into the water to see if it sinks. :)
what sort of gaskets would be inside that bailer, are they the same size as the ones for the new style bailer and will the new balls work in the old bailer?
i have a 71 hull with the old style bailer. i'd like to dissect it to ensure its water tight integrity but before i do that, does anyone know where i could obtain the necessary gaskets for it?
i've hauled a sunfish in the back of my pickup using one of those "bed extender" thingees that fit into the receiver hitch.
that works pretty good.
now i need to figure out a way to wedge two of them back there.
look through this site: http://www.windline.net/how_to.htm
from my personal experience with used sunfish, if it doesn't come with rudder, dagger, mast and booms, keep looking for one that does...
1) yes on both.
2) a radio reaches everyone within line of sight (assuming they have a radio and it is on), a cell phone reaches only 1 person at a time and you have to know their number. radio works offshore and a cell won't due to lack of towers.
some of those insulating foams in a spray can provide an excellent R rating. a light coating of grease on the cone, spray the foam. wait 5 minutes for the foam to harden and Voila!
some duct tape for a chin strap and you're ready to go....
for really stubborn stains, i use a product called Sno-Bol. it's a toilet bowl cleaner and very strong. but it works like a charm on 30 year old gelcoat with rust stains...
you do need to follow the advice about wearing gloves and sacrificial clothing/shoes.
the one i'm trying to remove is the one through the wooden rudder itself. so if i don't care if it survives, to more easily sand/varnish the rudder itself, hammering out is not gonna cause me more issues? that is, all things considered.
I have an "older" new style wooden rudder that needs some repair work. It has some small cracks, peeling varnish, etc and in order to repair the cracks and sand it down, I'm in the process of removing all the hardware.
All that's left to remove is the spring post. It's pretty corroded...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.