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    Sailfish Identification and Inspection

    Dave, Do you see any holes along the sides of the boat (near the dark grippy area)? Someone might have filled them on your boat. As for rails there is a guy who sells them for $35 a piece but I'm going to make my own. If you look up in my previous posts I have a link to "small boat repair" I...
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    Sailfish Identification and Inspection

    Beldar, After waiting for temperatures to return to a workable state I made a inspection port in the center of the boat near the dagger today. No issues there, did find moisture in the interior of boat but the foam and everything looks great. Here is the problem though. You cannot access the...
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    Sailfish Identification and Inspection

    Hi Beldar, I just took my flashlight and looked at the holes for the wood rails. For sure one block is missing. I'm guessing there is 4 blocks per side (for the 4 bolts holding the rails). Im going to need to wait to flip the boat to confirm the others. I'm also guessing that for any...
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    Sailfish Identification and Inspection

    After doing more research I found this pretty amazing rebuild. Small Boat Restoration: Sunfish Pickin Columbus GA Hoops and Yoyo I see what you are saying now. I think the only way to get at these would be to remove the top.. :/
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    Sailfish Identification and Inspection

    I'm not sure I understand. Are you saying that the beneath the surface of the fiber class there is a wood block that the rudder bracket screws go into (to support it)? If so, I just unscrewed the brackets for cleaning. I don't remember hearing any thud. Do all sailfish have this?
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    Sailfish Identification and Inspection

    Hi, This is my first post to sailingforums. I acquired a AMF Alcort Sailfish from a co-worker for $100. It was stored behind a shed (they don't know how long). Sails and rudders were kept indoors. Here are a few pictures of before and after cleaning it up. Here is a picture of the...

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