What is the best way to do a rudder conversion "Without" cutting an inspection port into the hull? I am not a fan of the extra hole. I like the Esthetics of a simple clean deck.
I brought home another Sunfish. It was in dry storage for 12 years. 1968 model. I also have a sunfish I picked up that was left under a porch. 1966 model. I cannot believe the difference in the weight of the two. The 1968 is 120 lbs. The other is much heavier.
I was lucky enough to get this Sunfish today. Free. I traveled 1 hr 20 min for the hull. Garage stores for over 10 years. Apprear to be in good condition. News a few fixes. BONUS ! When I got there he showed me to the mast and Booms.There is an Intact functioning Depersia Bailer.
I have sanded my 1965 Sunfish hull and ground the bad spots on both chines. Everything looks good I took a look inside and it is dry. I would like to reinforce both of these areas after the initial repairs are completed. This is at the widest spot on both sides. My plan is to gelcoat the top and...
What is the best way to repair foot-well cracks? I have 2 small cracks about 3/4 , and 1 1/2 inches long. I want to repair them properly. 1966 Sunfish.
Hi! I want to replace ALL the screws on my Sunfish since I will be fiber-glassing and gel-coating my mid 60's Sunfish. Types, size, material, and placement ? does anyone have a guide?
Can someone please post the dimensions of a wood mast? Also pictures of one. Specifically, the lower end which fits into the Mast Tube. Diameter? Width, Length,
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I am working on restoration of an early 60s Sunfish. Living and learning. The Rudder Hardware has 2 styles for the bronze set ups.
The one on the left has screw holes on the outside and is cut out for the rudder bolt. The one on the right has no cut out and has the...
What type and size screws do I need to replace missing hardware on the Bow and Stern of my 1960s Sunfish? I plan to fill the holes with epoxy and redrill them.
I have been searching and trying to locate information on dating wood spars. What years, and differences. Also Mast changes in the early Sailfish and Sunfish.
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