fiberglass repair

  1. C

    Capri 1985 Hull Question

    Hola! We have a new to me Capri with some slightly concerning “features” in the bow. It sails great but looks a bust scary AND the way the trailer’s front most support is configured, the hull cavitates slightly when trailering. I have put additional supports to prevent the hull from...
  2. wstackler12

    Is this boat salvageable / worth fixing?

    This Hobie Holder 14 mkl has been sitting on my grandfathers property for probably around 30 years, and since I have the summer off after finishing college I'm hoping to fix it up. The hardware looks like it's in great shape, and the sails, boom and tiller have been sitting in the basement and...
  3. M

    Deck Repair: Holes, Flanges, and Gouges Oh my!

    I am in the process of restoring a 1979 Sunfish for my 11 year old daughter. I have several questions, and yes many have been answered in other threads. But ,I sweat the small stuff. I spent 5 minutes debating if a colon is the correct punctuation in the title of this thread: or should it...
  4. Itsasave

    Took a big bite-and need some help chewing

    Hey all, Looking for guidance. I’ve looked through the threads and was hoping to get project specific help. I owned a sunfish growing up, and picked up a boat on a whim this weekend at a very low price, because I want to teach my son to sail (and because I miss sailing a lot). Admittedly...
  5. R

    Mast step failure. Repair.

    Any suggestions for replacing/repairing the entire capri 14 mast step structure? Has has anybody done this? Bought a Mod 1 from 1984-86 earlier this year. It had been used by a local yacht club and stored outdoors in our notoriously wet conditions (Seattle). When I bought it I noticed some...
  6. Kal-El

    Repair badly damaged bow; PLEASE HELP

    My wife and I purchased a 1973 Sunfish last summer. It was in great shape and we cartopped it for the long ride home. We got it home with no issues and, after a few minor repairs and a new sail, we headed off to the lake. We are newbie sailors and spent the day practicing. After finishing...

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