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  1. Eric VB

    Mainsheet Block Shackle

    Hello, I want to add a mainsheet block to my deck. I just have the old hook thing to secure the mainsheet. I have the block itself, an eyestrap to secure it to the deck but I don't have anything to connect the two together. I found a photo online of this swivel type shackle which is what I...
  2. Eric VB

    Free Parts

    I have some free parts for an older-style boat. Pick up in northern Vermont or Raymond, Maine.
  3. Eric VB

    Cover

    I just wanted to share my new cover that I bought from Slo Sail and Canvas. I asked a lot of questions and they were very helpful with helping me pick the right one. It's made of Sunbrella which is pricey but got a nice discount on a factory second because of a flaw which I can't seem to find...
  4. Eric VB

    Storing the boat on the water

    This was my first summer with my new to me Sunfish. It was fun but getting in and out of the water where I live is challenging so I would like to keep it in the water at my dock all summer. I'll order a cover to keep the rain out and cover it when I'm gone. Are there any issues/problems with...
  5. Eric VB

    Rudder Upgrade

    I have the old style rudder on my 1970 which has been frustrating at best and want to upgrade it to the new style. Can I use the old tiller with the new rudder or do I need to upgrade both at the same time? Not the best photo but all I have at the moment.
  6. Eric VB

    Original Sunfish Pre 1971 Rudder Pin

    I bought a Sunfish a couple of weeks ago and it has the old style rudder and gudgeon. I was browsing Sunfish parts on ebay and someone has just the rudder pin listed for $160 saying it is extremely rare. Mine has the original pin pictured below. Is this ebay seller just sunfishing for dollars or...
  7. Eric VB

    Old Style Rudder Assembly

    I bought an older Sunfish a couple of weeks ago which I'm fixing up. It has the old style rudder assembly like the attached. Do these pop up for use in shallow water like the new ones or are fixed in place?

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