Recent content by DoctorCAD

I took SignalCharlie's advice and got some adhesive backed dacron from SailRite and cut my own graphics to dress up my sail from Intensity Sails. I like the sail but wanted something more unique. Initially I just wanted to replicate the sunfish logo but then I said "Wait a minute. I live in...

Hey Weston! Yeah - great day today. I really enjoyed speaking with you and your wife. You both have some nice boats. It's always a pleasure sailing with other SF owners. I hope to see you again sometime. Happy sailing!

Try this link... https://sailingforums.com/threads/pvc-pipe-for-sail-and-spars-storage.11093/

Here's my two cents that some might find helpful. My neighborhood has a HOA that restricts parking trailers outside so I got a folding trailer from Harbor Frieght and use a dolly I made from PVC pipe to launch my Sunfish. In the winter, the Sunfish is stored in the shed and the HF trailer...

Thanks for the ideas. I'll try some pliers to be sure they are fully engaged but I'm thinking I might just have a bad clip or two.

I got a new sail from Intensity Sails last year. I'm pretty happy with it but 3 of the sail clips that came with it keep popping off while I'm sailing. Today I was out in winds from 14 - 22mph (yee-ha!!) but they seem to pop off even in lower speeds. I searched the forum for answers but...

Per your request here's a photo of her. 1980 AMF Sunfish I got on craigslist for $400. The sail is a little rough(probably replace next spring) and I'm still working on determining where or if she is taking on water. I think maybe a little so I might have to do the inspection port thing at...

Thanks for the good advice. Just a followup so that others can benefit from my experience. I got creative and made some "inside clamps" out of cut 2.5" PVC pipe to press against the mylar in hopes of getting a smooth surface from the epoxy. The 2.5" PVC is just slightly larger than the mast...

Thanks Beldar! If I use Marine Tex, do you think there is any merit to covering it with wax paper or mylar to squish it against the fiberglass and then peel wax paper or mylar after it cures? It's been a very long time (20+ years) since I've done any work with fiberglass or epoxy.

Hello all, I am new to Sunfish ownership and eager to get her on the water but I'm concerned about the mast step. Below is a pic of my mast step/tube/hole that has some large chips in the gelcoat. The mast step holds water and there are no visible cracks on the deck surrounding the tube. Any...