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    Sailfish + VW Bus Ad

    ...is the sail is rigged on the wrong side of the mast? [edit] No, never mind. Is the bow handle backwards?
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    Sailfish + VW Bus Ad

    It's not a Sunfish. :p
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    Aspatuck Team Race

    That sounds like a blast! Where are the pics? :)
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    Sails different?

    Amen to that. :(
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    Sails different?

    I'm new too, but I'll take a stab at this. There are two types sold by the manufacturer - a recreational sail and a racing sail. The racing sail is slightly larger but they are pretty much the same. Both the recreational and racing sails are class legal (legal for racing), but don't expect...
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    Question on Sunfish Design Changes

    I'm no expert, but I'll dive in here. 1. Some things change over time and can help pin down the exact year - check out the "Sunfish KB & FAQ" section here. The most important consideration for replacement parts is the rudder style. That's the biggest change (I think). Mast, spars, rigging...
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    Finally -- my Sunfish got in the water

    Congrats, Petrel. I'm jealous.
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    Daggerboard Question

    Would you elaborate a little more? I've seen the boards up in videos on the class website but I've never heard the reason explained. I assumed that reduced drag when running is the main reason, but don't you need it on a reach?
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    Sailing in oil--America's problem

    Good comment, I fall into this category. I am just disappointed that we would have to point this out. I still don't see any "US Politicians" blaming GBR because BP has the word "British" in it. :confused: [edited to add:] ...Since BP is a private company, any claims against GBR would be...
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    Want new Sunfish

    I just called LP. The sales rep I spoke with was very friendly and patient with all my questions. The 2010 Worlds boats aren't back yet. He said he would be happy to sell me a boat, but that my nearest LP dealer would be able to get a Worlds boat as well. I don't think the market is...
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    Want new Sunfish

    Hey ocatjack, I'm in the market for a Sunfish too, and looks like we're in the same area. You are totally right about the market here, it's probably even worse where I am. I don't have much advice, but I wanted to say hello. If I can get my hands on a boat, SYC is the closest yacht club for...
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    Buying a Sunfish - new/used/racing?

    I'm in the market for a used Sunfish. I don't have tons of cash so I started looking for cheaper/older boats. The more I look, the more I am considering just buying one brand new - even if it means I have save up a bit more. Another consideration I have is that I am super interested in...
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    Sailing in oil--America's problem

    I almost instantly regretted posting in a political discussion as forums aren't the best venue for these discussions, and I certainly don't want to offend any other users here. But I do appreciate the opportunity for a civil exchange of ideas, and I'm happy my comments were not taken badly. I...
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    Sailing in oil--America's problem

    It is interesting to me how an article in a British paper, being critical of a British company, would elicit such disdain for "US politicians" (as if there were only one kind). I keep hearing people saying "it's not about blame" with one breath, then placing blame with the next. :(
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    New to Forum - Introduction

    Hey tag, thanks for the tips. I think I've read almost everything in the Sunfish KB section already! I checked out the TX racing circuit page and I had to look away - I'm itching for a Sunfish so bad. Seeing the racing pics only makes it worse. I didn't really even know how big Sunfish...
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    New to Forum - Introduction

    Thanks for the welcome you two. I'll definitely get in touch. I'm on the eastern side, within a couple hours of Shreveport, LA and a couple of hours north of Houston. I've seen a few older Sunfish for sale, but I need to do a bit more reading to know what to look for. My budget is modest so...
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    New to Forum - Introduction

    Hi everyone. I'm new here and just wanted to say hello. I don't currently have a boat, but I'm on the hunt. :) We always rented a Sunfish for summer vacation when I was a kid. Then as a teenager I sailed a Flying Scot at summer camp. It's been a long time, but for some reason I have been...

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