Snapped this pic this morning before heading to work.
If you look close, you can see my fish. She will be heading indoors soon for a rebuild.
Lets see some winter sunfish photos.
What about the block and deck cleat location? My deck cleat is missing, that is the main reason for the port to gain access, may change the pulley block to an eye eventually to but would like to gain access to everything in case problems arise later.
What advantage does the off center port...
Got my Beckson in the mail today. Here's a question.
Is it best to cut the hole in line with the centerboard trunk and tip of the splash rail or off to one side? I have read both ways on the forum here, what are the pros and cons of each?
Anyone ever install a 6" one of these??
Just scored one on eBay. Hoping I can get it between the splash guard and centerboard trunk without to much problem.
Stow-Away™ Deck Plate bags by Beckson
Pardon me if this has been discussed before, searched but didn't find anything.
I have always sailed various fish with the swivel cam cleat or just the cockpit hook.
My latest boat (1968) has only the hook, so looking to add the cam cleat but notice people using a ratchet block now.
What is...
Here is what I would try before cutting in an inspection port.......
Find a good size syringe, 50-100cc or bigger. Drill out the holes to accommodate the size of the syringe tip without the needle installed. you may need to cut away plastic threading depending on the syringe.
Mix up a batch of...
I have plenty of mahogany in stock, just not in that width. If I choose to glue that up, I'll go with that.
Was hoping to avoid the glue up. But may come down to that.
This the article?
Duckworks Magazine - Fast Blades
If you read my other thread on needing a rudder blade......
I am going to construct a blade to the new design (shape) for my old, 1968 sunfish. I have all parts needed except for a blade (tiller, hardware, etc.)
All I have in stock for the 9-10" width right now is ash. Good? bad? what say you...
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