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First of all, NICE GET! :D The trailer alone is worth more than 300 if it's in good shape. You're doing exactly what I did a few years ago, getting back into it as an adult (I'm the same age) It's an affordable hobby that you can hook up and take anywhere!!! Be sure to check out the Knowledge...

Next month I'll be headed to Jamestown, R.I. for family vacation. We've gone to Block Island for many years and the ferry made bringing the boat a prohibitive expense. This year I've got a brand new sail and I plan on sailing every day! I'm trying to plan everything out and I have some...

Don't be afraid to yank that daggerboard up next time it snags on something... I've saved myself a few times by selling out that way, lol!

I believe it is possible with a backer-board. There are a few threads on this, try searching. I think it comes down to personal preference... for me I think I like the floor-mounted strap better, and it can be done on old boats like yours and mine...if you're willing to cut inspection ports...

I just went through the same thing... I just couldn't trust anything without a backer. It IS possible to install the aft connections in the same manner as the fore, with a thin backing plate. You can see in the one pic that the fasteners and plate clear the storage compartment easily. Of...

Even with a cockpit full of water, I'm pretty sure a sunfish (in one piece) is un-sinkable. I once sailed mine with a small hole in the hull (unknown to me) until the hull was FULL of water and I was able to sail it to the beach. Took six guys to get it on the trailer, though.:eek: I would...

Welcome! We're happy to have you! You've got a nice looking little boat there, for sure. Looks like it's been well taken care of. I'm pretty new too but there are lots of knowledgeable sailors here. The cracks by the bailer look to me like a job for Marine-Tex...do they go all they way...

Wavedancer, thanks for the link. Good stuff there. I'm well aware of the search feature and where it's located. Just didn't realize I was expected to search both forums before posting. My mistake. Thanks everyone for the info!

What would happen if a Fish was struck by lightning on open water? :eek: I'd imagine it would be pretty catastrophic, at least to your boat. Has anybody ever heard anything specific to small sailboats? The only info I could find was referring to larger yachts. I'd never sail in a...