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From the Web Site, Tuesday, Oct 3rd: "The first contest witnessed a tragic incident at the start. David Thompson, a 55-year-old racer from Bridgton, Maine, fell into the water just seconds after the starting gun, and floated face down. It’s still not clear whether Thompson suffered a heart...

Complete race reports, results and photograhs at: http://www.sunfishworlds-2006.com/

Sorry, I do not have any suggestions as I have not replaced a metal bailer with the newer plastic one. I guess just be sure you have all the parts that should be included with the plastic bailer including the "O" ring. Maybe you could contact Vanguard and ask them if they have any thoughts...

If you have problems, there is a new metal bailer for sale on eBay right now. Item # 250026177867. Or, do a search for Sunfish Sail. Frank

Hi: I live in Charleston and my son, Peter Rupp, will be sailing in the Worlds, David Loring's email address is [email protected] I will see David this weekend at the Southeast (US) Regional Championship and ask him to look at this forum and try to answer some questions. I know...

Also, look in the For Sale section of this forum. Alan Glos has everything that you need for sale for a very good price. Much better than trying to make a rudder. For Sale: Old Style Rudder Assembly and fittings for sale from Alan Glos.

Looks like a complete set of what you might need on eBay right now. Item #180018232950. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alcort-AMF-Sunfish-Rudder-Tiller-Arm-Extension-Pre-1990_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31281QQihZ008QQitemZ180018232950QQrdZ1QQtcZphoto

The height can be adjusted to your preference with a couple of feet of strong sail tie line attached to one end of the strap and routed through the eye. Let more line out to raise the strap, tighten it up to make the strap closer to the bottom of the cockpit.

I had the local North Sails loft put one in a recreational sail to racing sail specs (location, size, etc.) for $50. What a difference knowing where you and others are!

I have six-inch ports and never had any trouble screwing them in or unscrewing them. Before I put them back in I coat the gasket with petroleum jelly. That makes them watertight and easy to turn. Also, the Beckson's have a very stiff frame which do not deform when attached to the deck...

b. matt You definitely need inspection ports. Vacuum won't help because you need lots of air flow to evaporate the water. Get six-inch ports to faciliate future repairs and to allow more air to flow through the hull. You'll also be able to determine if you have any loose foam and to fix...

b.matt: The only way you will be able to dry out a Sunfish that weighs 225 pounds is by installing at least two six-inch inspection ports and blowing air through the hull. Your boat is almost 100 pounds too heavy. The foam in the hull has absorbed lots of water and warm, moving air, is the...

Keep looking on eBay. There were two complete sets of original parts advertised last week. Do a search for Sunfish parts. It is much easier than trying to modify the old-style rudder. Good luck.

Here it is. We'll be there.

Thanks, supercub. My kids (twin 17 year-olds who sail rings around me) thank you, too. Frank