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I have taken some time off from restoring my ‘79 Sunfish, but I’m determined to get her in the water in June. Much of the work was cosmetic and/or replacing some old parts. I also had to repair the mast step and a few other things, but this forum was invaluable in helping me do it right. Last...

I am curious to hear from anyone that has ever installed Sea Dek on their Sunfish around the cockpit to keep from sliding in strong winds/rough seas? Several years ago SeaDek templated a kit that basically covers the entire top of a Sunfish. I looked at using some of the pieces they designed...

I was out for a cruise in my power boat today and came across some Sunfish racing in a regatta at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club on Carter’s Creek in Irvington, VA. Nice to see them out on the water. Thought y’all might like to see them too.

I have been watching some rigging videos and it seems like having a mast cleat is helpful (my ‘79 did not come with one). I searched the forum and saw a few references to adding them, but I have a few questions: 1) What is the right height to install it from the top of the deck or the bottom of...

I completely removed the original deck drain from my ‘79 Sunfish because it was corroded beyond repair on the inside of the hull. I have since made some minor repairs to the opening and filled the original pin holes (one was compromised during the removal) with Flexpoxy. I have sanded and...

Thanks again for all your help with my questions in my previous thread. I thought I should start a new one since my questions/comments have shifted from identifying the year my Sunfish was manufactured to restoration. As a reminder, my 1979 Sunfish was used infrequently during the early years at...

I recently acquired an AMF Alcort Sunfish the my parents purchased back in the late 80’s or early 90’s by my recollection. I have tried to research it, included the information posted in the FAQ section of this forum, but something doesn’t make sense. The serial number on my hull is...