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Being new I am likely overthinking this. On my clonefish the halyard runs through a fairlead just aft of the mast step and is then cleated just in front of the cockpit. I would think this setup leads to a bit of stress to the deck. Is there any point to adding a cleat to the base of the mast...

Title says it all. I did a search and found nothing. I am curious as to why the Sunfish was designed with rings as opposed to a sleeved sail through which you would insert the spars. I'm no engineer but I would think a sleeved setup would be stronger and less spots for air to "spill out"...

I see I can change out my mainsheet pulley for a so called cam cleat( ability to lock mainsheet ) As a new sailor am I better off keeping what I have so I am always holding the sheet? Seems like it would be nice to lock the main sheet for an extended run and give my hand a rest but on the...

Forgive me but I am new to sailing. Trying to sort things out on my own rather than take formal lessons etc. If need be I will get instruction but frankly I am a bit hard headed and derive satisfaction from "figuring things out" If my terminology is wrong forgive me Anyway: Went sailing...

New owner. Just wondering if most people install the inspection port in front of or behind the cockpit? I was looking at these 2...

Took my clone (AquaFinn) for a first sail. When I placed boat on trailer after 3 hour sail i opened the drain plug and a ton of water came out. Is this normal?? If not I'll call the manufacturer

I have seen pictures of the sail/booms on both the right or left side. Is one preferred? if so, why?

Well I cannot find any new Sunfish in the southeast. esp Florida. Couple of older ones on CL but not in great shape. I have no idea who is buying the Sunfish but they are out of stock!! I just found a boat called the Aquafinn which looks to be a clone Aqua Finn Daysailer Specs look...

Experience limited to Hobie and sunfish type craft on vacations years ago. Ready to buy a sailboat. i do not want a cat and am between a Laser, Sunfish or Sunfish "pro". I will never race but rather having just retired will sail 2-3 days a week on a large lake. I am a big guy at 245 but...

Experience limited to Hobie and sunfish type craft on vacations years ago. Ready to buy a sailboat. i do not want a cat and am between a Laser, Sunfish or Sunfish "pro". I will never race but rather having just retired will sail 2-3 days a week on a large lake. I am a big guy at 245 but...

Hi. I am new to Laser. grew up with Sunfish. Recently sailed a Laser, night and day! I have no interest in racing. Just a day on the lake. A couple of questions if I may 1. Laser site shows optimal weight for crew. At 250 pounds I am way over. if not racing does it really matter?i had no...