Seashoresunshine
New Member
Hi all,
I just got a sunfish. It was free, and is in good shape I think. Considering I'm about 115 pounds and I can lift the hull I'm guessing it's about the right weight (120lbs).
It was originally purchased referbed with some fiberglass work 10 years ago. Then it was in excellent condition. It has sat outside in New England near a freshwater pond for 8 years and has not been moved. I have some obvious problems, though I think they are minor
1. The traveller was a rope and it's rotted. What can I use to fix it?
2. The sail has a couple nickel sized holes. What's the best way to fix those?
3. The body is in fairly good shape (no cracks, three patches, two in good shape) but as dirty as sin. I was thinking of using a tire brush and bleach after reading some of the threads...would that be the right tactic?
4. There is one spot where it looks as if a fiberglass patch either failed or wasn't done properly. I'm slightly confused by the directions becuase they seem to be a whole body repair and I want to make a small repair. I can post pictures if necessary. It's right along the edge of the boat and not on a flat spot.
5. I started to clip on those little plastic rings to hold the sail. I clipped one on wrong...how do I unclip it?
I just got a sunfish. It was free, and is in good shape I think. Considering I'm about 115 pounds and I can lift the hull I'm guessing it's about the right weight (120lbs).
It was originally purchased referbed with some fiberglass work 10 years ago. Then it was in excellent condition. It has sat outside in New England near a freshwater pond for 8 years and has not been moved. I have some obvious problems, though I think they are minor
1. The traveller was a rope and it's rotted. What can I use to fix it?
2. The sail has a couple nickel sized holes. What's the best way to fix those?
3. The body is in fairly good shape (no cracks, three patches, two in good shape) but as dirty as sin. I was thinking of using a tire brush and bleach after reading some of the threads...would that be the right tactic?
4. There is one spot where it looks as if a fiberglass patch either failed or wasn't done properly. I'm slightly confused by the directions becuase they seem to be a whole body repair and I want to make a small repair. I can post pictures if necessary. It's right along the edge of the boat and not on a flat spot.
5. I started to clip on those little plastic rings to hold the sail. I clipped one on wrong...how do I unclip it?