So my son and I just sailed our new to us, free, sunfish. He has sailed many sunfish in the past but this was my first time on any type of sail boat. After riding a bit I took over. It wasn't long before I was up on edge and launched out. I'll need a few more lessons before venturing out on my own.
I like the thought of cutting strips of foam that will fit through the inspection port then gluing them together and to the hull and deck. Seems like a reasonably good idea to me.
Didn't do it yet. Gonna try this week. My son wants to sail it. He said come Saturday he is taking it out so I better do it. Alan S Glos is stopping by to look it over tomorrow too.
I have a socket that will fit. I may warm it a bit and spray it with some PB Blaster. Just warm not hot. The brass will move a bit and break any corrosion in the threads.
Although I appreciate a challenge I've spent too many hours in uncomfortable positions. How about I hang it upside down and...
I WAS an aircraft mechanic for about 15 years. Four of those I spent doing quite a bit of composite repairs to flight control surfaces and fairings. I'll probably hang it upside down with some straps from the barn roof and sand it down to fiberglass then do a layup all the way around.
Gonna let...
I am planning on pressure testing the hull today. I have a cooling system pressure tester that I hope to make work. I can put a few psi in and control the pressure also watch the gauge. Probably gonna keep it at 2 to 3 pounds and see what I find.
Ahhh I just stuck my head in the cockpit and saw the rough edge where the deck and hull meet. How is it that this couldn't be repaired? Seems like there should be a few repair options. I could fill with tiger hair and smooth it out and make it water tight. I could also use some white silicone...
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