Any easy way to weigh a hull? And what is ideal hull weight? I seem to remember something like 114 pounds.
I am doing hull repair, and after I'm done I want to see if hull is a reasonable weight, or if foam is soaked, and my old 1974 hull is just done.
BMF
My son is going to use my old -- 1974 -- Worlds boat, for his sailing lessons and first year of beginner racing. This boat is a good ol' boat -- seen lots of use. Now it leaks a bit, and we need to fix before the season starts 6/30. (It's been in the garage all winter, and so is good and dry...
This is "returning to racing after 20 years" with another question:
When I was racing Sunfish years ago, the preferred sheeting set up was a rachet block with clam cleats mounted on the side of the boat, just forward of the cockpit. Now, at least where I am, it is suggested to have no cleats...
Hi,
I'm returning to Sunfish racing after a 20 year hiatus, and I need some advice, help, and dare I say, moral support.
Tried to race my old boat last Monday night. I broke, good. It was a great boat in 1974, but the consesus was that there just wasn't much left to it. So after...
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