Recent content by brockenspectre

Are y'all using self tapping screws to attach or somehow backing up a machine screw with a nut on the inside?

All right, swivel cam cleat versus Harken block.......which is better? (Let the games begin!!!) I just ordered the block so need to know while I can still cancel it!

Here ya go: https://westcoastsailing.net/harken-large-stainless-steel-eyestrap-h137/

I guess I have to weigh how "vintage" do I keep my "vintage" 1985 boat. I'm restoring a vintage warbird airplane. It had a low powered engine that required "finesse" from the pilot, no starter so the pilot has to hand prop to start the engine, no electrical system, no navigation, etc. I'm...

Ohhh...gotcha....it looked like the holes were not in the lip but inside the hull. Thanks!

Ok, let me rephrase my question. How do I put in a block on my top deck (1985) without having to cut access ports? How did this guy with a 1980 do it? What there already something there from the factory that went away on the 1985's?

Our 1985 Sunfish has just the mainsheet clip and I assumed if I wanted a cleat or a block, that I would have to cut an access port in order to install a backer plate. But then I noticed that this 1980 boat has a mainsheet cleat but there isn't an access port. How do you install one with...

Yes I posted about it in March: https://sailingforums.com/threads/different-mast-cap-diameters.43397/ cmac233 took his off his brand new boat and it looked like even the boat manufacturer had to shave it down to force it in. Sounds like there's one manufacturer of the cap and they make only...

Three millimeter line?

Sent this to my wife yesterday saying the wood is varnished, hull is polished and she’s ready for rigging then sea trials!

Unfortunately, I started varnishing....sailing is next though!

I was able to get rid of the oxidation, but wasn't able to get rid of the scratches. I was afraid to sand too much and sand through the gelcoat or the color. Here are some before and after pics. I used a Porter Cable polisher with wool for the cutting compound and foam pads for the other...

Thanks for this. I ordered your recommendation direct from Better Boat. I’m tired of getting counterfeit crap from Amazon.

Sunfishdirect got back to me - great customer service. This is what they said: “So we have confirmed with the manufacture that the cap received is the correct cap. They are aware they are a little to big but as of right now that is all there is out there until they get the tool fixed. They...

Internet search didn’t provide any hits. Anyone know of any rentals? Would love to take advantage of strong, consistent winds here on vacation - something we don’t get in Colorado. Thanks!