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    Where to put 2nd Inspection Port

    where should I put a second port to dry out my boat? I will put one in the front wall of the cockpit so I can add a hiking strap. If I put one behind the splash guard will there be enough air flo to dry it out? also just asking do the ports on the back deck interfere with the tiller movement...
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    **** pit dimensions

    Hi can anyone tell me the dimensions of the '88 SF cockpit? thanks
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    Daggerboard

    Well, still looking for a cheap dagger board, without much luck. A friend offered my her board from a snark, I haven't seen it yet, does anyone know the dimension of the snark board? Will it work for a sunfish until I can find a sunfish board? Thanks Mike
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    Dagger board

    Can anyone tell me what other hardwoods are used to make a dagger board? Their are no mohogany boards around that I can find. Thanks Mike
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    top wind speed

    what is the top wind that a sunfish can sail in. thanks, Mike
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    tieing the sail

    Hi All, Well I am waiting on my "practice race sail" from Intensity Sails. what is the best knot too use when tieing a sail instead of useing clips? what is the best guage of line to use? Thank You, Mike
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    one handed sailing

    I had shoulder surgery 6 wks ago. I was told today that it will be at least 10 more weeks before I can sail with both hands. Does anyone know a way to sail with only one hand? someone must have run across this before. thanks mike
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    Hiking strap

    their is some hardware in the front and back of my cockpit that may be for a hiking strap. there is no inspection port, so it eather comes this way from the factory, or was done incorrectly. here are pics of both, is this from the manufacture? thanks mike
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    Bigger Wind

    Well, Today was the most wind (above 20 mph) I have sailed in since getting my SF at the begging of this year. After I stopped peeing my pants for the first hour (due to almost flipping every few mins and having to hike the whole time) I kept runnung into irons at every turn. It happend when I...
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    rudder blade

    well I broke my rudder this weekend, I found one on ebay for $59.99 with free shipping, Is this a good deal? It is a wooden blade with 3 holes looks to line up with hardware, same as mine. I am paying 15.00 extrea to have it shipped faster, but they only take checks or money orders, so I think...
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    cunningham and mast cleat

    Well, I've been out about 15 times since getting my SF for christmas. I've flipped 3 times, and sailed in 15mph winds. I've been having a great time. but reading your post about the cunningham and mast cleats. Frankly, I'm hopelessly lost as to what you are talking about. I have a copy of...
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    inspection port

    Hi, I am looking for an inspection port, but I am cheep. Please send me any links or web sights that sell inspection ports. I need to shop for a deal thanks, mike
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    what is a traveler?

    I was reading the FAQ's and it refers to a traveler. I'm lost, what is it? Thanks, mike
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    first flip

    well I fliped for the first time today! I keep lousing the tiller when I switch sides during a quick turn, "jibe" I think it's called. Am I doing something wrong when I jibe? Any advice would help. Thanks, Mike
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    What's the best way to store a sail?

    hi all, What is the best was to stow the sail for travial?
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    Rigging

    Hi, I got a used sunfish for christmas. I took it out today rigged with3/8 rope, But it seemed a little flimzy. What is recommended?

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