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I picked up a sailfish for fun next season. Rework and repair is in my future. The original sail is in fair/good condition, but the paint on the sailfish logo is needing a touchup in 2 nickle-sized spots. I have had an issue with an old (inherited) sunfish sail where the logo bled (when the...

I've made a new rudder for my sunfish (originally without a rudder) and have robbed the old bronze fittings from a sailfish, buying a new connecting bolt. I am waiting for good weather to align the rudder to the existing boat fittings on the sunfish. The sailfish bronze fittings will then be...

I've read on the Forum about placing a cleat on the mast to take the strain of the halyard. Makes sense! I plan to install on my 2 boats this spring. I've looked for a cleat with a slightly rounded bottom for better (dry) placement on the round mast, but can't locate. Is there one you fellas...

I'm sure I am taking on water. I've read posts regarding hull leaks, soap, bubbles, etc. My pre-72 hull has no inspection ports but has a 1 inch drain(?) stainless fixture on the transom on the right-hand side. I've seen this on a '70 sailfish, too, which can lead to an assumption that this...