Recent content by Short Story

Signal Charlie, thank you for your message. The mast and booms are aluminum. I don't have any floor boards. You might remember that I bought an original rudder pin from you last year. I will attach a photo showing the mast and booms and an old sail that came with the boat, since replaced...

I have a classic, early 1960s wooden Sunfish with original mast, booms, dagger board and rudder, and new racing sail. It is looking for a new home. Beautiful boat and fun to sail. Needs someone who has time to give it more love. Convenient to Eastern NC and SE Virginia.

Signal Charlie, I am indeed interested in buying a rudder pin and chain. How best do I get your offline address? Short Story

Signal Charlie, this is all that I have for now. Is the rudder pin the bronze bolt and nut? These came with the boat when I found it 4 years ago. Never thought that they might not be original.

Signal Charlie, you have been a great help. Currently I'm not going to do anything. I found that the head of the aft-most through bolt had been turned 180 degrees which made the keel latch plate cup just a bit further away than it should have been since the end of the bolt has a slightly...

Beldar Boathead, please explain "the plastic tube". Not familiar with that suggestion.

Signal Charlie, this is exactly what I needed to know. The photo is SO helpful. Answers my questions about what’s happening with the structure. Thanks for the advice.

Weston, thank you. That helps a lot. I’ll add the inspection port.

I want to replace the original rudder assembly on my 1950s / early 1960s wooden Sunfish with a modern assembly. Just not holding in strong wind anymore. I am willing to install an inspection port in the stern deck but I am worried that there might be a structural piece on the centerline. I am...