imported_NHSailor
New Member
Hey all, new to sailing and just picked up my first sunfish. I was told it is mahogany plywood, 1954 and seems solid except for a few soft spots on the deck, very small. I was planning on restoring over the winter, since the boat seems seaworthy now I'm gonna have fun this summer.
Pics can be found at http://pics.antiqueoutboard.com:81/sunfish
Anyway, Im excited and I got the boat and trailer at a very very fair price. What's it worth? Anyone know if it's from the 50's? Kit or from the factory?
It needs a nice paint job, I plan on stripping it down and repainting it
It has the old style rudder hardware with the wing nuts and says Alcort on the bronze fittings. There was a small inspection hole drilled in the rear of the cockpit. It seems dry inside and doesnt weigh a ton.
Where can I find a serial # for the boat? ANy ideas where to look?
Otherwise, seems great and although the sail isnt the best, and has a few small holes, I plan on keeping this baby and restoring and sailing it.
Hope someone can give me tips, ideas, etc. I'm excited!
-eric
Pics can be found at http://pics.antiqueoutboard.com:81/sunfish
Anyway, Im excited and I got the boat and trailer at a very very fair price. What's it worth? Anyone know if it's from the 50's? Kit or from the factory?
It needs a nice paint job, I plan on stripping it down and repainting it
It has the old style rudder hardware with the wing nuts and says Alcort on the bronze fittings. There was a small inspection hole drilled in the rear of the cockpit. It seems dry inside and doesnt weigh a ton.
Where can I find a serial # for the boat? ANy ideas where to look?
Otherwise, seems great and although the sail isnt the best, and has a few small holes, I plan on keeping this baby and restoring and sailing it.
Hope someone can give me tips, ideas, etc. I'm excited!
-eric