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    Repair to edges of fiberglass deck

    The edges of the rail chip very easily and trying to match gelcoat can be difficult. One alternative is to cover it with a vinyl rub rail. Torresen sells a rub rail made specifically for the Sunfish. It's a 30' gray vinyl rub rail selling for $87.50 - Sunfish part no. 50048. You attach it...
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    Installing cleat on mast

    I intended to use a horn cleat as well. What size cleat did you order and out of what material is it? I called APS for info about the deck cleat and it is 3 5/8" long and made of fiberglass reinforced synthetic of some kind. I noticed at the local West Marine that they have a 3" brass horn...
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    Installing cleat on mast

    I have noticed some racers install a cleat on the mast to avoid loading up the mast step when you tension the halyard. The rules say it can be installed no higher than 40" from the deck. Any ideas on the best way to install and the best height? New masts have sleeve insert to stiffen mast...
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    APS now selling practice sails

    I ordered one yesterday on line even though not shown on site yet. Type in part # in search window and it will come up. Use the first part number listed in catalog, the 2nd one won't work. You have option for 2 different colors, but 3 week delivery time.
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