OK, finally got this boat done. Totally faired top & bottom. Had a friend proffessionally spray it w/ Emron paint. Looks beautiful! Anyway, took it out in 15 mph wionds on Sunday. The aluminum Rudder worked great. It didn't "sing" yet, maybe in stronger winds. Excited about the fact that it will...
Here are some photos. Whoever made this went to a lot of trouble to replicate the wooden one. I put a wooden blade next to it in one photo. Do you think it will have performance problems. I haven't pout the boat together yet, as the hull is still being restored & I didn't sail it before I began...
Picked up an old Fish at an auction that I am restoring. From what I have read on this forum (incredible resource thus far) it is a pre-71 boat, since it has the old style rudder hardware & the short cockpit. It has an aluminum rudder blade w/ it that looks original. Has anyone ever seen one of...
Thanks for all of your prompt assistance! I will take it out tonight. I have the necessary tools in the garage. I'll let you know how it goes. This forum is quite a blessing.
Hello, I'm a Newbie that just purchased an old fish w/ a metal bailer that is heavily corroded. I am having great difficulty in removing it. Any suggestions? From reading your thread, I am assuming the replacement plastic bailer will fit my boat.
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