Thanks to all who have given me priceless advice on my restoration. Just a few more questions:
How snug is the mast supposed to be in the mast step, ie. how easy/difficult should it be to turn the mast by hand under moderate twisting pressure?
What type of "spacers" are necessary, if any (ie. tape around mast inside mast step) to reduce the amount of "play" of the mast in the step?
I plan on rigging the boat with a Harken 019 hexaratchet with topdeck mounted cam or clam cleats off to each side. The Sunfish Bible recommends installing the cleats on blocks to raise the height for ease of cleating. The book recommends raising them a couple of inches or so which to me seems to be quite high although it would seem to give a more favorable cleating angle. What do you recommend? Thanks again.
How snug is the mast supposed to be in the mast step, ie. how easy/difficult should it be to turn the mast by hand under moderate twisting pressure?
What type of "spacers" are necessary, if any (ie. tape around mast inside mast step) to reduce the amount of "play" of the mast in the step?
I plan on rigging the boat with a Harken 019 hexaratchet with topdeck mounted cam or clam cleats off to each side. The Sunfish Bible recommends installing the cleats on blocks to raise the height for ease of cleating. The book recommends raising them a couple of inches or so which to me seems to be quite high although it would seem to give a more favorable cleating angle. What do you recommend? Thanks again.