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    hello from Maryland

    Went out again this weekend 8knot wind and it was still to much for this boat. Or at least for me. I founf a cove that had a colume of air moving down it and spent a couple hours sailing down then tacking back .it was great. As I see it this is why a Sunfish is WAY better. The hull of the...
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    hello from Maryland

    I have a tiny piece of line hanging from my mast tip . There was no mistaking the wind direction on this trip.It was 10 to 15 knots and two food waves. .I was VERY uncomfortable. My lower back was sore for a while after sitting in that position for a couple hours. I look forward to a...
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    hello from Maryland

    Just a photo of me and my Sunflower. I learned a lot for the short time I was out. First I was glad to have safty equipment . Even though I was just off shore. ANYTHING can happen and did. Second was the rigging thing. I did not even know you could put a sail on backwards. Also the wind...
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    hello from Maryland

    Well I did it . I went out sailing for the first time. First thing I did was capsize.:eek: I put the goose neck on the wrong side of the mast. That put the boom upside down. The loops that hold the rigging where on top and that tangled the rigging . Thanks to the advice from this forum I chose...
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    hello from Maryland

    Thanks for the tips. I suspect I will be sitting sideways with my back to the rail so I will look for one that has good back padding. This is no lake I found. It is wide open Chesapeak Bay. A bit intimidating For me and my little yawl. There are a couple more ramps I will check out. But this...
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    hello from Maryland

    I went out scouting boat ramps. I started close to home and the first one was a winner. 20 minuite drive from home. I went to Rockey Point Park . Talk about nice. They have a sailing center with a couple dozen boats lined up . Safe parking. And clean clear water. This weekend is motorcycle...
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland Thanks I will save those links. I will wait till the first warm day and see how it goes.
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland I got the Sunflower finished. The fore deck.New rigging lines.I patched the hull and a taylor mended the sail. I still need an analog GPS(a compass) and a life vest. But that is it. What water/air temp should I wait for to be safe?
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland I picked up a piece of hi quality plywood. and some molding at the Home Depo. Some small stainless steel screws and Poly urethane. This should be better than nothing.
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland I was thinking about plywood with some molding to direct water off the side. This would also give some storage for water and a light.
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland I spoke to Bill at boatstogo .He says the Super Snark fore deck may not fit an older Sunflower. He suggested making something . I can do that.
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland Do you know if a fore deck is available? I will look into fitting one. I an good at making things like that out of fiberglass.
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland Thanks that is great advice. I was planning on making a bailer out of a bleach bottle. I will only use it to "get my feet wet"
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland Well I started working on my boat. First the clean up and re rigging. I got new lines and some stainless steel screws to replace a couple rusty ones. I know this is not an expensive boat. But hey its free. I hand washed the sail . Tomorrow I will take it to a taylor...
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland I got the Sunflower home. There are a few dings and small holes but the hull is sound. I cant wait to get to work. Patching holes and mending the sail. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff368/RacerX9623/sunflower001.jpg?t=1303692871
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland That is kinda the plan . If my wife likes sailing then I may get a Vanguard 15. But I will sell the Sunflower sailboat a motorcycle and then see how it all goes. Thanks
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland WELL thing happen some times I got a phone call from an old friend. His parents are moving into a smaller place. Guess what he asked me?? he says" I have a little sail boat in there garage. Do you know anyone that wants it before it goes to the dump?" My heart raced :D...
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    Mast Step Repair

    I am new and don't know anything about boats.But I do know fiberglass.Is there any way to open up the existing hole enough to repair it by sliding a fiberglass tube into the mast hole? It you push a solid fiberglass or carbon fiber tube into the mast hole it would be very strong.and you would...
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland Thanks for the replys . I will most likley buy used. I am the type of person that likes to tinker with things . I should buy a race ready boat . I will want to upgrade it even if I don't race.I am just like that. I read about the weight . How about the blocks comming...
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    hello from Maryland

    Re: hello fron Maryland I guess my concern is what sort of condition the boat will be in after 20 years.More specifically the inside of the hull. I have been reading all the articles about buying a used sunfish. And all the articles about hull repairs and drying out the hull ,adding inspection...

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