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I have read many posts about the difference between the racing and recreational sail. Out of curiosity I decided to pull a few old sails to compare them. The first two sails I chose were a North recreational sail from 2007 and a North racing sail from the 2008 worlds. I use a stake to tie the...

I have seen a few posts here on mast cleats and wanted share my thoughts and how I do mine. Materials: Aluminum or Nylon cleat, long grip aluminum rivets, spare sunfish mast or 2.25" tube, one tube slightly smaller in diameter 1.5" or so, and self adhesive sand paper. I like to use the 4 inch...

After many years of active racing and multiple gelcoat touchups including a fiberglass repair of the bow and the port chine I decided it was time to refinish my 1991 Pearson built sunfish (I know, not a great year but I've won many races on this boat and what can I say, it works). Putting...