Fred,
My boat is an older 67 model, and the ball doesn't seal. The bailer functions underway, however it doesn't seal when stopped.
I wouldn't recommend opening a hole in the boat either :D
Nick
Mine doesn't work either. Do what Wayne recommended, the cut off milk jug and sponge. I use a grout sponge, used for tiling, it holds a ton of water.
If I can balance it I'll open the bailer underway, suck out the water and reseal it.
Nick
This is how I modified the trailer for my sunfish. I used 2x12's with the contour of the bottom of the hull cut into the top. My neighbor had just recarpeted so I got to go nuts padding it up :).
This is what I use for my cars:
http://www.tylertool.com/mak927elsan.html
it is variable speed down to 300 rpm. I don't know what product I would recommend. If they are just scuff marks on the bottom of the hull, try an automotive cleaner/wax.
Nick
We finally had a little bit of wind yesterday, so my 6 year old son got to spend a couple of hours out on the lake. We were arguing on the way home who had more fun, I still think it was me!
I bought a Sunfish a few weeks ago, that was in great condition for 300 bucks. I picked up a trailer kit at Northern tool for $350.
I just got it all rigged to go and wanted to share it with y'all. I've been lurking on here for a bit deciding which way to go on the trailer, etc. I decided...
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