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    Where to place inspection port

    I have a very nice Sunfish circa 1976. I need to install a hiking strap and the only way to mount is to have an inspection port either behind the coming or inside the cockpit on the bulkhead where you'd affix the hiking strap. I'd like some advice here... where is the best place to install a 5"...
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    Jotag Dolly

    They have them on sale at Intensity Sail. I don't have a dolly . I don't want to spend the money on a Seintech or other top name brand if the Jotag dolly will work. Doies anyone have any experience with the dolly? I asked a couple years ago can't remember the responses because I got out of...
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    Jotag Dolly from Intensity Sails

    Does anyone have any experience with this dolly? How does it compare to a Dynamic? Its about $100 less but wondered if it would function as well hauling my Sunfish?
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    JOTAG Dolly

    I would like to know if anyone has experience with the Jotag Dolly from Intensity Sails that fits a Sunfish and Laser. Big difference in price between Jotag and Dynamic. Can anyone lend comments on the Jotag?
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    my "new" 1978 Sunfish

    I was able to trade my nice but has a soft deck 1975 Force 5 for a 1978 original Sunfish. I hull is clean , no repairs. The PO gave me two sails , two sets of spares and one mast and a tee nee trailer. I took it out for about half an hour last night and when I came back I found that I had some...
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    Depersia bailer parts

    My bailer housing , ball and seat are in good shape. When I pulled the bailer I found a flat gasket on each side of the bailer. I did not find an o ring on bailer metal housing? I did find a rock which jammed the ball open? The brass bailer inside the cockpit had an o ring missing. This keeps...
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    AMF Windflite leaking

    I am getting a lot of water inside the hull every time I sail. It has a Depiersa (spelling?) push/pull bailer. The metal housing attached to the hull isn't pointing straight back I'm thinking someone messed with it or it hit something? Anyways the hull is full of a lot of water. I turn the...
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    Rope ladder for getting in

    Has anyone made a rope type ladder for use in getting in the Sunfish? If you have could you post a picture and tell me where you tie it to in the boat for best leverage and balance. When I try and get into the boat I only get half way and stop. I can't seem to kick and the boat starts to tip...
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    1976 Sunfish or AMFlite

    Just purchased A 1976 Sunfish from the original owner and it came with a Trailex Trailer for $300. No cubby hole in back and wooden coaming. Boat is in fantastic shape. Heck I thought the trailer was worth more than the entire purchase price. Even has little hook for main sheet..all original...
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    Really need help getting back into boat

    New Sunfish sailor. Had the boat out twice last year and finally today got her out. My friend says before going out into deeper water let's try capsize and recovery see if you can get back into boat...well I couldn't. Here are a couple of problems age 64, size 5'8" weight 250 lbs. . From...
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    Capsize Recovery Drill..not so good

    Ok today I met one of the clubs instructors for an opportunity to learn how to get back in the boat whenever I capsize. Instructor (5'7'-150lbs) was excellent at it. scooped himself right out of the water into the cockpit no problem me on the other hand..well big problem. After three tries...
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    How to change bridle?

    My sunfish has a three loop bridle that is circa 1972. I have an inspection port at the rear but it doesn't allow access to blocks where bridle cable is held in place by metal u shaped holders. Ok so I don't know the lingo but I'm pretty sure you guys have changed cables/bridles before how can...
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    How do you carry the mast and sail?

    Looking for a way to carry the mast and rig? Someone mentioned some sort of a tube. Can anyone share some ideas on this?
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    Sunfish Main sheet and Halyard suggestions

    Some companies have line packages but being new I'm not certain how good of quality I need to get. Looking at recreational sailing and club level racing maybe a regatta or two but definitely not Nationals :) Any suggestions on what to get and where to get it? Thanks
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    Best halyards and sheets?

    New sails and attachments looking at what would be the best halyards/sheets for the Sunfish. Looking for decent quality that I could use for club races maybe a regatta or two and good pricing. Any suggestions? Anybody having sales on this stuff and maybe a 57mm Hexarachet?
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    Putting together my idea of a Sunfish trailer

    I thought I'd share with the members what I am trying out as a solution to not having a Sunfish trailer nor a dolly. I purchased online the 870 pound carrying capacity Harbor Freight trailer on sale and used a 25% coupon got it shipped for about $150.00. It has 8" wheels instead of 12" but a...
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    Sunfish Gathering just for fun?

    I've read on different forums like the Potters and Trailor Sailors where they just trailer somewhere convenient and a bunch of them get together for a weekend. Has anything ever been attempted or done with the Sunfish group?
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    Cleveland Boat Show

    Any Sunfish owners attending thsi weekends Cleveland Boat Show at the IX center. Would love to meet some of you!
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    Block suggestions for main sheet

    I have a bone stock 72 Fish and I am looking at the ratcheting block for the main sheet. Saw a couple of posts but not really sure what to do other than not want to put sheet under that little hook :( Please help with suggestions on size , brand and best place to buy. Alan if you have good used...
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    Sunfish boat cover recommendations

    I have a Sunfish that I will leave outside on my trailer this off season in Northern Ohio. I've read all the ads and am confused as to materials, quality, durability and price. I'd like to get a cover that will last outdoors in rain, snow and also 80 degree temps and won't cost more than the...

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