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    Mainsheet Block Shackle

    Thanks so much. I'll pick one up tomorrow
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    Mainsheet Block Shackle

    These are the parts I have which were given to me and I'm not interested in buying a ratchet block.i need a way to connect the block to the eyestrap.
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    Mainsheet Block Shackle

    Hello, I want to add a mainsheet block to my deck. I just have the old hook thing to secure the mainsheet. I have the block itself, an eyestrap to secure it to the deck but I don't have anything to connect the two together. I found a photo online of this swivel type shackle which is what I...
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    Free Parts

    Oh, man. I would have loved to have given them to you but they are gone.
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    Free Parts

    I have some free parts for an older-style boat. Pick up in northern Vermont or Raymond, Maine.
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    Storing the boat on the water

    I found a couple of used aluminum dock arm braces which just slide on to the dock feet posts. I felt that the boat was a little too heavy for the arms alone to support the boat so I made a couple of support braces out of 2" PVC which support the far ends of the aluminum arms. Bungee cords keep...
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    Cover

    I just wanted to share my new cover that I bought from Slo Sail and Canvas. I asked a lot of questions and they were very helpful with helping me pick the right one. It's made of Sunbrella which is pricey but got a nice discount on a factory second because of a flaw which I can't seem to find...
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    Storing the boat on the water

    Thanks for the suggestion and the links to the old posts on the same topic. Seems like it's unanimously a bad idea to leave it in the water. I like the PVC idea
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    Storing the boat on the water

    This was my first summer with my new to me Sunfish. It was fun but getting in and out of the water where I live is challenging so I would like to keep it in the water at my dock all summer. I'll order a cover to keep the rain out and cover it when I'm gone. Are there any issues/problems with...
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    Rudder Upgrade

    I also finished my rudder upgrade, and man, what a difference in performance the new one makes. I took it out for the first time in heavy wind yesterday and even with the boat heeled way over and a couple of capsizes it never popped off like the old one did. It was totally worth the money and...
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    Rudder Upgrade

    Thank you for offering, Alan. I would have taken you up on this but I already bought one on eBay. I wish I had bought yours because $15 is a better price than what I paid and the hardware that came with it was less than stellar.
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    Rudder Upgrade

    Nice. That's a beautiful area. I'm just on a small pond in Raymond about 30 miles from the coast. I hope they have a great time.
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    Rudder Upgrade

    Thanks for the great suggestions. I'm going to look at it and test it extensively today. 90F in Maine today provides a good reason to get in the water.
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    Rudder Upgrade

    Yes, for sure. I'll reach out after I get the new one installed.
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    Rudder Upgrade

    I bought the new rudder assembly from the seller on Craigslist. I pick it up in about 10 days since it's a bit of a drive. Should be a fun project doing the upgrade. I really appreciate the advice. This is the best photo I can get of that lower latch cup. There is a little water in it. Not...

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