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    Your Opinion Is Wanted

    I currently an restoring a 1960 Lone Star 16. It is a great boat but I cannot raise the mast or comfortably sail her alone. Have been keeping my eyes opened for a Sunfish, Dolphin, Butterfly, etc. for single sailing. While out walking the neighborhood I have noticed a Fish in a neighbors side...
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    Houston and Ike

    Although I do not (yet) have a "fish", I do have a Lone Star 16 sailboat and three kayaks. My love for the water takes me to several excellent forums. Both have been a good and accurate first hand source to keep up with the storm damage. The Texas Kayak Fisherman website...
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    Attention Texas Sailors!

    Registration in Texas is no problem. I just walked into a local Dallas County tax office and told them that I wanted to register a home-built trailer. I gave them an estimated load capacity for the trailer, wrote out a check, and they handed me a set of tags. Pretty cut and dry. I don't know...
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    Sunfish vs. Sailfish

    Thanks to everyone for the informative replies. You have confirmed by assumption that I should continue on my quest to find that perfect Sunfish! I know that she is sitting somewhere around the Dallas area and will surface soon! Thanks again. this is truly a friendly and helpful site! Mike
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    Sunfish vs. Sailfish

    I am searching for a Sunfish in the D/FW area and came across a Sailfish in fairly good shape. There is only minimal information or photos available online. I have found that both boats were made by Alcort and that the Sailfish lost it's popularity around the time that production changed from...
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    Any Sunfish owners in Lewisville, TX?

    Two Recommendations: 1. If you haven't already done so check in with the folks at LaVida Starships in Lewisville. They are a Vangard dealer and should know of any formal groups or "fish" related activities on Lake Lewisville. 2. I know of a group that races every Wednesday evening at Lake...
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    Any Sunfish owners in Lewisville, TX?

    Two Recommendations: 1. If you haven't already done so check in with the folks at LaVida Starships in Lewisville. They are a Vangard dealer and should know of any formal groups or "fish" related activities on Lake Lewisville. 2. I know of a group that races every Wednesday evening at Lake...
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