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True, it is completely unimportant, but intersting trivia and a fun puzzle.

According to the Sunfish Age and Hull ID article in the database, "The cockpit was redesigned for the 1971 models, which started shipping after the end of August shutdown 1970." In the model year format pre-1984, the months are coded as A=August through L=July. So if they did an August...

Wait, this is a trick question right? The is the model year format, so it was a 1975 model, built in August 1974?

August 1975

Sorry I couldn't clarify everything. I'll try one more time, then leave it for the experts. This is how I tried to explain it before: "When I start to get overpowered I simply uncleat the main halyard from the deck and let the rig drop to the jens position, then recleat loosely and retie the...

I've been using the Bill McInnes method for a year now and it really works well. I have one piece of spectra tied in a loop from the top of the mast, much like Bill's pink line. It's only purpose is to create an attachment point for the jens halyard--I set mine about 10-12" below the mast cap...

Geez, you ask a simple question... I've seen the setup you are talking about. I think the holes in the splashguard were about an inch or half an inch from the ends. Holes should be just larger than the bungee you choose. As for the plastic piece--easy--it's just clear tubing. You can find...

I set up a new sail this spring. I noted the telltale placement on all the local racing sails (see diagram)--pretty interesting to see the similarities and differences. I went with the locations shown by the blue squares. The lower one is right at eye level, but has a lot of mast interference...

A lot of people at my club have used Sharpie or paint directly on the sail. It actually looks pretty goood for a while, but you have to redo it every winter because it fades. Personally I would take Wayne's advice and buy some "sticky-back" and make a new logo, but you can try the sharpie...

I'm sailing pens around on my desk trying to visualize it. It all makes sense--I just never thought of it as top and bottom turns before. I think that will really help me get in tune with the timing of the waves. Thank you!

Hi Bill, Excellent WOW!! I'd like to hear more about top and bottom turns downwind. Are we talking short, slashing turns using a lot of rudder, or graceful arcs using body weight and heeling angle? Or a combination depending on wind speed and wave size? I had always heard that you...

I'm with you there Wavedancer. Starboard layline for me every time. Starboard seems to be the consensus. Interesting comment about not putting holes on the bottom of the boom. Is that because the holes could weaken the boom when it is tensioned into a curve by a tight mainsheet? Some folks...

Thanks TAG, That's the one I was looking for!

Last fall I was surfing around and saw some great footage of a Sunfish Laser or Laser Performance Factory tour and repair seminar. Does anyone know where it was posted? It was also really interesting to watch. Thanks, mh :)

My booms came to me with port side mountings. I read somewhere that you should pop them on the last port tack prior to the windward mark, so that on the last starboard tack you could concentrate on hitting the layline and making the rounding. Sounds like the advice of someone who approaches on...