Get a sailing dinghy.
Too much stuff. :eek: What body of water are you sailing in? How fast are you towing? Is the inflatable being towed from two points to keep it tracking well?
When you do this drill, is the Sunfish unrigged (mast down), is the daggerboard lashed in down position...
Arizona huh?. If it is dry and warm where you are, 12 hrs between coats would be sufficient. 4 coats minimum if you plan on keeping up with the varnishing. A coat in the morning and a coat at night could have you finished in a couple of days depending on what brand you buy. Read the label. I...
I just finished varnishing both my rudder and daggerboard. I used Interlux Goldspar Satin 60. 1 pint was more than enough for four coats. I would recommend sanding with 220, then steelwool in between coats. Since the foils will not be in the water that long, the interior varnish is fine. I think...
Brad:
Check out the PM I sent you. Basically, properly distributed athwartships to engage the keelson, the stress on the hull would, IMO, be negligible.
I lift the boat with a double pulley and one wide webbing strap just aft of the splashguard where it will balance. Once at the height I desire, I add two more static straps; one at the bow and another at the stern. Your 43:1 winch is plenty. I feel safer underneath with the extra straps...
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