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  1. FishingAgain

    Name that boat...

    Right off, I will acknowledge I'm not posting about my Sunfish... but am hoping for some help from the forum to identify what type of board-boat, scow or 'other' sailboat this is. I've attached a picture of it hanging on a wall in a shed. Whatever it is, it appears to be made from a kit, but...
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    Mast Step Fix

    Though there are already many posts recommending doing the 'full' fix of leaky mast steps from inside the hull, and posts describing the process, I figured it might be useful to share my own success story with a few pictures. I fixed it inside the hull AND poured a new base in the 'tube'. I...
  3. FishingAgain

    Deck Fittings - Upgrade to Bolts

    Hello all, I recently completed a successful mast step mix (I'll post some pics of the process soon) on my 1972 Grew Sunfish. I am taking advantage of the new 6" (port) hole in the deck to replace the screws holding the original cleat and fairlead-pulley to the deck, with bolts/fender...
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    Starbrite (or other) chemical dehumidifier

    From previous posts you'll know I'm working on drying out my 1972 Sunfish. I installed two ventilation deck ports, each with vent holes/plugs. On their own, and with the crack repairs I've completed, I still think it would take months/years to dry out to a desired weight. However, I came...
  5. FishingAgain

    Hairline crack along deck/hull seam

    First time post - I've already used several threads to give me great tips - so thanks to all! I recently bought an early 1970s era Sunfish in great shape but for the usual hull leaks. I previously owned one in my teens, which is a LONG time ago... I did a leak test this weekend and she did...

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