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I have a Pearson sunfish with a number of small cracks in it. I am planning on installing one 5" inspection port and another 7" by 11" inspection hatch for storage and cruising trips. With the condition that my boat is in, and with me going off to college in a year anyways, I have a feeling...

Hey I just got the 55 Orbit and I havn't yet tried it out, but I notice that when it is automatic mode, I can pull the sheet in but not let it out. That is what I expected, but I wanted to know: is the only way to let the sheet out to put it into manual mode again? If that's the case I can see...

How far do you go out of your way to avoid lightning and thunderstorms? Do you go sailing if there is even a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms? Have you ever gotten stuck in a thunderstorm? What would you do if you were in that situation?

Hey, I want a cam cleat because I use my boat for cruising more than sailing and I like to be able to release the mainsheet just as easily as securing it and pulling it in. I don't want a ratchet because they don't allow for quick release of the mainsheet. Anyways, here is what I'm...

From http://www.apsltd.com/, What are th pros and cons of each, and which do you recommend?: V33009 Mainsheet Jam Cleat $61.22 or V30120 Harken Mainsheet Ratchet $59.10

I'm going to add two inspection ports to my boat for both storage and dryness reasons. I'm going to install one 5" port with a cat bag in the front between the daggerboard and coaming and one 6" the cockpit. I plan on using the 5" port for keys, wallet, cell phone, etc and the 6" one for storing...

First off, yes, I'm serious. I want to try this. I think it can be done with an anchor, a small one or two person tent, and some creativity. My idea is to find a good place to anchor, take the sail down and furl it, and then set up the tent where the cockpit is. The three things I would need...

Hey, Does anybody else here like to just cruise on their boat? I love to take my boat to the lake and sail around from one beach to another and explore. I've managed to fit 3 people in my boat before although that was pushing it (two sat in cockpit, one on the front). I think I could fit four...

I got back from sailing yesterday and noticed that I can hear water gushing around inside the boat when I tilt it even though there is no water in the cockpit at all. I'm going to guess that it's in the hull. How do I drain it?

Hey, I'm thinking of buying this trailer and making a customized cradle for my sunfish: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90154 The problem is that the manual reports it is not recommended to be taken beyond 45 miles per hour, and I would need to bring it on the...

Hey, I bought a used Sunfish today for $800 with no trailer. It was made in 1991 (17 years ago) by Pearson. I did not weigh it yet. I did see a few small "spiderweb" cracks on the hull, but no big cracks. Other than that it was in good condition and had not been used that much. Was this a...