Recent content by Paul_D

We are reaching the end of our regular season with three races remaining on the "local" schedule. Of course there is always frostbiting This site: http://www.newenglandsunfish.com/ will give you a good sense of what is going on. Joining the class will also help keep you in touch with...

Not for a few years. What a lot of fun that was! Great way to spend some time with the kids.

I assume you race because you think it is fun. If it's only fun if you're in the top 5 then there is only one solution...get over it! ;-) and focus on position in the boat and fast smooth transitions. If your ok in the middle of the pack then relax enjoy the race "off the edge" so to speak.

Why should we create yet another place to communicate about Sunfish?

So it sounds like you have 2 repairs. One inside the cockpit and one on the hull bottom. The classic "dropped on a rock" damage. As long as the spots are not spongy I would agree with the approach mentioned although gelcoat will create a better finish then the marine tex. If it is...

Now that was funny.

If you are north of boston I would suggest Lawrence community boating. They have a huge Sunfish fleet and the price is right.

I'm there! Paul

Sure, Hanger, cassette tape, electrical tape. Done. 6 inches hanger wire. loop one end. 6 inches cassette tape tied to loop. Tape straight end of wire to upper spar. Repeat as needed :-)

Here is what I ended up doing... I have a Harkin block base on the front lip of the cockpit. I removed the two nuts that held the base down, took off the backing plate, and put the grommet end of the hiking strap over the bolts. I had to hotmelt the strap between the grommets to make the...

I need to add a hiking strap to my late 80's fish. I have looked at the faq's and tips and techniques. I want to avoid the nut and bolt through the lip of the cubby. Has anyone put an inspection port in the cubby before. Either in the "floor" or side? I want to attach the fore end of the...

Sure, Read this forum. Get a copy of The Sunfish Bible from the class. Ask specific questions . Enjoy!

Chris, Take a look at this site for more inspiration: http://www.jaimezx.com/Boating/SunfishProject/index.html

not yet in Boston.

I would suggest looking at the racing schedule at the top of this forum. The New England section will list the clubs active enough to hold events. The Barrington YC comes to mind as a very active fleet. They hold a regional every year and the occasional National. They also have frostbiting.