Recent content by soltman

Before starting the drying process I did notice that pressing on the expanding foam it was like wringing out a sponge. Good idea on reducing the excess beyond what is needed to hold the blocks in place. Thank you as well on the Fiberglast tip. I will check the product out for sure. Initially...

Signal Charlie, you are my new best friend on the forum lol! Thank you for the wealth of information, and that picture is gold!! In preparation of cutting my first access hole I had actually been scouring the web for days looking for a diagram of the Sailfish hull and foam layout. The pic you...

Been tied up with work so just getting back to the forum here. First off, thanks again for all the great information! I do have the spars and thanks to Beldar Boathead I have confirmation that a sunfish sail will work. I did have a chance to weigh the old girl this week. put a large paver...

Thanks for the confirmation on the sails Beldar. Going to start looking for a used sail on this forum, craigslist, etc.

That's some yankee ingenuity right there!

Light and Variable Winds, Happened across this post and noticed the question on Asbestos shakes. Hoping I can help you out here as you helped me on my post about the Sailfish. Home Depot believe it or not! Probably available from other vendors as well I presume. Brand called Weatherside...

Light and Variable Winds, Beautiful Sailfish you have there, and thank you very much for your reply and input. I thought maybe the bow would be flat enough to work a 12" without having to do any buildup? The deck plates I have are press lids as well not a screw in type. Attached some pictures...

Hi folks, New to the forum and new owner of a super sailfish in need of some TLC. Foam is definitely waterlogged so will need to dry it out. There is currently a crack/hole in the deck about 3" behind and to port of the bow handle. crack is large enough for me to get fingers in to feel foam...