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Hello, I just purchased a ‘79 Custom Edition Sunfish & am looking for recommendations how to match gelcoat when filling some holes & gouges. I usually work with MarineTex. I can’t decide if the off white hull was created with a slight brownish or yellow tint, any thoughts?? Thank you!

Hello, I just purchased a ‘79 Custom Edition Sunfish that came with these extra parts & was wondering if anyone knew what kind of hardwood at they go to? Thanks!

Hello all, I’m refinishing my tiller & rudder & have always used Captains varnish in the past. I was curious if there are any of the newer finishes that might hold up better or is varnish still the way to go? Thanks! Tom

Hello All, I purchased an aftermarket daggerboard & out of curiosity, I made a plaster template of the foil shape which indicated the max thickness is at about 50%! I was wondering if someone a lot smarter than me could recommend an NACA foil that I could use to give the board a more desirable...

Hello all, I’ve posted about a warped daggerboard from a 2006 Vanguard Sunfish. I noticed the board was very tight when inserting the last foot into the trunk. That’s when I took a closer look at the board & noticed it was warped & cupped at the top part where it engages the trunk. I purchased...

Hello all, This board came with a 2006 Sunfish I recently bought. I raced with this board last Wednesday & immediately noticed it was binding in the hull when inserting the last 10-12” making it very hard to pull it up on the runs. I have been putting lead weights on the edges while supporting...

Hello everyone, I’m getting our 3 Sunfish ready the season & noticed all of them were missing the rubber grommet in the bailer. How do they come unlodged & is it necessary to “glue” them in with sealant? Thanks So much!

Hello, I just bought a 2006 Sunfish, the deck almost looks new but there are many deep scratches & gouges on bottom I’d like to fill with marine Tex. What’s the best way to fill completely without significantly over contouring? I was thinking about using a plastic spreader like using with bondo...

Hello all, I just purchase a 2006 Sunfish, the bottom 5/16” of the daggerboard has been removed from hitting gravel- rocky bottom of local lake. Just curious what would be the best permanent repair to get it race ready. Would building back with Marine Tex to the 44” max length be strong enough...

I was wondering how to repair the hole in boom that the interlocking bolt fits through, the bolt is elongating the hole & pulling out of the end of boom. A Sunfish at our club failed like this & mine looks like it is close to failing.

I recently purchased a 2001 vanguard Sunfish. the rudder has some abrasion damage from pulling boat up on dock. I would like to repair back to original shape & size but would like the repair to not be very noticeable if possible. I was hoping for some ideas & suggestions from the gurus on this...

Hello All, I just bought a 2000 Sunfish that needs a little love. When viewing the underside of the gunwale close to the bow, I noticed a 4” gap where adhesive once was at the hull to deck joint. what was the original adhesive used on assembly from factory & what material would be best to fill...

Hello all, just looking for some feedback on the best finish to the bottom for racing. I have been filling some small scratches in the fiberglass with marine Tex. I have sanded lengthwise until flush & fair With 600 grit & water. I am tempted to buff out with electric buffer & compound but was...

Just curious what to look for & how to determine when a "Race" sail is losing its competitive shape & when to go with a new one? Any thoughts? Thanks!

I want to change the aft mainsheet block on my boom to one that swivels. What size rivet is used on the eye strap? Looks like maybe 1/8"x 1/8" SS? Thanks!

In the Sunfish timeline Pdf, it states that in 1993 the mast tubes experienced a higher than normal failure rate. I was curious if they are talking about the fiberglass tube in hull or the mast itself? Thanks!