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    Wood block or backing plate necessary for mainsheet block eyestrap

    I just installed a Harken 009 ratchet block on the deck lip over the cockpit. When I purchased the block the salesperson looked at the eyestrap of a brand new Sunfish and noticed it did not have any backing plate or block. So he said I probably wouldn't need one unless I planned to do some...
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    fasteners for inspection port

    I want to install inpection ports on my two sunfish. I have seen the instructions at Windline and some other sites. However, no one states exactly what kind of fasteners are best to attach the ports. Should I use bolts or screws? And if so what size and type? Any help would be much...
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    new plastic bailer leaks

    I recently installed a new plastic bailer after removing the old frozen metal one. When my wife and I (two adults in a sunfish) took the boat out on the water, I noticed that even with the cap on, some water was leaking in. This bailer came with one rubber gasket that I put over the threaded...
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    Rivets & aluminum rub rail

    I have a section in the transom where the rivet has broken and the aluminum rub rail has come loose. Does anyone know if there is a special kind and size of rivet to re-attach the rub rail with? I have looked at the usual repair sites and they don't mention the type of rivet. The hull seam...
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    Two adults in a Sunfish

    For recreational sailing, is it feasable to sail with two adults in a Sunfish? Does anyone have any tips or tricks for making it more comfortable? I was a longtime Sailfish sailor and always sailed alone. Last year I purchased a Sunfish and joined the class but I have only taken it out by...
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    Any heard of an Edo Western?

    Hi everyone I'm new to this thread but a longtime Sailfish/Sunfish sailor. I just ran across a boat that had "Edo Western" on the serial number plate. It looks like a Sunfish but with a molded-on combing. I didn't see the sail rig yet. The model number was 8101 and it had a serial number...

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