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    Sailfish logo?

    Does anyone know if it is possible to order a new sail with the Sailfish logo? I wouldn't mind having a new sail, but don't really want the Sunfish logo. It is hard enough to clarify as it is....
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Here is the finished result this morning...
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    The deck was painted with several layers of Fire Red. Heads up to anyone using Interlux, this stuff is thin and will need several coats.
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Today, the hull was flipped and prepped for paint.
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    "This afternoon, I waited until the paint passed the "thumbprint test", and applied the second coat. I am hoping to get a third coat in by nightfall.That will allow it to cure overnight, with plans to flip the hull Sunday, and start the deck color (red).
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Friday night, the deck fill was sanded, the hull flipped and final fill completed on the hull side. This morning, I woke up early and sanded the fill spots that had cured overnight. Switching to 150 grit, I sanded the entire surface as prep for the first coat of paint, applied later this morning.
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Since the last picture, I have now taped both edges of the deck, as well as the stern. I have spent the last few weeks filling and sanding, getting something akin to a smooth surface. I have pulled together the assorted deck parts that will need to be refastened, including new bronze...
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Next, the deck was epoxied:
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    The next step was to fit the deck:
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    From the stern:
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    By section:
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    I took a number of photos of the internal structure of the Sailfish, because it didn't seem like there were many available. From the bow:
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    At this point, I moved outside, to get overall pictures of the hull structure and to show the taping. Note that the port side (up) has been sanded and cleaned up, whereas the starboard side (down) has not.
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Sorry for the delay in updating this project. What with the onset of winter and the rainy days of spring, my launch date of January clearly didn't account for the demands of epoxy. Nonetheless, the boat is progressing well, and I have plenty of photos of the internal structure of the hull...
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Meranti and Okoume are very similar. Okoume is lighter, but is more susceptible to dings and damage. Meranti is heavier but more durable. For my purposes, the more resilient Meranti was preferable as the boat will be used heavily by kids. Additionally, the Meranti is about $40 per sheet at...
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    Class Politics Nice Shiny Bottoms.

    This is one of those areas where you can easily get stuck in "paralysis by analysis". It helps to realistically look at the purpose of the rule. No hull modifications. No "special coatings". Keep the hull as close to others as is possible, within the spirit of "one design". The overall goal is...
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    Sailboat tacking explanation

    Without a curved surface to act as a foil, no lift is generated. The deflected flow would yield a lateral force, and a negative forward forward force. Supposing the same forces were generated by the keel, with the lateral force opposing that of the sail, the lateral forces would cancel out...
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    Last night I laid the tape for the hull/side joints. I need to pick up a few disposable rollers this afternoon, so these can be epoxied. This morning, I took a few pictures of the tape waiting for epoxy. (Don't be thrown by the hitch on the right side. It is a snag in the tape weave that will...
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    Sailboat tacking explanation

    Okay, I think I understand a bit better now. You are actually looking at the process of sailing upwind, as opposed to the action of tacking. Within that constraint, you are looking for resources that explain the physics behind upwind sailing, at a fairly elementary level. Is that correct...
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    1964 Super Sailfish Restoration

    I didn't realize that was something missing from the site. Before I put the deck on, are there any specific pictures I should take? This was a 1964 Super Sailfish, built from a pre-made kit.

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