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    Replacement Trailer Tires for an '85 Cox Trailer?

    You can also try Walmart. They sell trailer tires that are already mounted on a rim. The small tires (4.80x8) are about $30-$40. Look it up on their website. Judkei Reno, NV
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    Rudder Gudgeon

    You need a latch plate. It is attached to the hull and keeps the rudder in place (although it tends to pop up in a heavy wind). I have attached a picture of the latch plate and some of the other parts for the old style rudder. I have also attached a diagram and mounting instructions for the "old...
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    Does anyone have any pics of re-1972 Rudder Config on Boat?

    Go to "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sunfish_sailor", then click on "Files", then "Sunfish", then "Sunfish Manuals", and finally "Old Styly Rudder-Instructions.pdf".
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    Cut a Window in sail?

    Contrary to most opinions, I think it is quite easy to add a clear vinyl window to a Sunfish sail, assuming you have access to a home sewing machine and a wife who will do the sewing. Sailrite (http://www.sailrite.com/) sells a kit that includes everything you need to install the window. It...
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    uh ohh..

    I told you we should have bought a trailer!
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    Pulley system to store Sunfishes over water

    This is a little late, but you could use a winch available from Harbor Freight for $149.99 (www.harborfreight.com). Details are as follow: 1/2 Ton Capacity Pickup Truck Crane with Cable Winch Lift large, heavy items in and out of your truck. Crane mounts to your truck bed Base...
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    Pulley uptop the mast??

    Here is a post dated June 16, 2009 from someone who was looking for the pulley assembly to attach to the mast. You could try contacting Alan Glos to find out if he has another pulley assembly for sale. Jukei Reno, NV...
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    Pulley uptop the mast??

    The early Sailfish and Sunfish had a single pulley (block) at the top of the mast that was used for raising the sail. The pulley was attached with an eye bolt that went through the mast. You could easily duplicate this with a pulley from West Marine or other marine dealer. I think any pulley...
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    Righting Sunfish

    I agree that something else might be going on thought there aren't many possibilities. I still think that water in the mast and booms is probably the problem (once the sail and mast and booms are at the surface of the water). Even though there are only 40 lbs. of water in the mast and booms...
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    Righting Sunfish

    It sounds like the mast full of water was your problem. I had the same problem with a Hobie Holder 14. I would first drain the mast and then check for any holes and seal them with silicone caulk. Also check to see if the cap at the top of the mast is intact. You can run a small bead of...
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    sunfish on top of a car

    So how do you load the Sunfish on your Saturn? Do you do it single-handed or do you have a helper? If you do it single-handed I would be very interested in a description of your method of loading. Thanks, Judkei Reno, NV
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    motors / advice

    Here's your solution. And the seller only wanted about $200 for the boat, motor, etc. Just the thing for any sailor who is becalmed or is tired of losing races. Environmentally sound too since it is electric. See the attachment Judkei Reno, NV
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    Homemade questions

    Kevin, You can buy a brand-new recreational sail from Neil Pryde Sails for $140 plus shipping. Go to: http://www.neilprydesails.com/ and then click on "store" and then click on "Sunfish Sails". Judkei Reno, NV
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    Your Opinion Is Wanted

    Hi Mike, The two drawbacks of a 1966 model (in my opinion) are: 1) the boat has the "old style" rudder which has an annoying habit of "popping up" at inopportune times, and 2) there is no handy storage cuddy. Personally, I hated the "old style" rudder and upgraded to a post-1972 model years...
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    Using a Sunfish for sailing/camping

    Go to this site to see how one person modified a Sunfish to use it for camping: http://councill.home.mindspring.com/sbjournal/sunfish/sfish1.html Judkei Reno, NV
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    Old 1950's Sunfish

    Hi John, I built a wooden Sailfish in the 1950's and restored a wooden Sailfish several years ago so maybe I can help. Among other things, I had to completely replace the deck. Obviously, the amount of work depends on the condition of your boat. Does it just need refinishing or is it damaged...
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    Is $750 a fair price for a 1972 in good condition?

    If there is no trailer with the boat, I would say it is overpriced. I would value the boat at around $400-$450 and a trailer at $150-$200. Now that cold weather is approaching, it should become a buyers market. I looked on Ebay for recent sales and a 1972 Sunfish with trailer (located in...
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    Looking To Buy Used Sunfish. What should i be looking for??

    If the seller doesn't have the title to the trailer you can check with the California DMV to find out if the trailer is stolen. You will need the VIN/Serial Number which should be somewhere on the trailer. The number can be hard to locate and if it was just a "paste-on" sticker there may not be...
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    Looking To Buy Used Sunfish. What should i be looking for??

    Hi Dave, It's hard to tell from the pictures as to whether there is any damage, but the boat looks OK from a distance. Judging from the accessories that have been added to the boat (compass, mainsheet swivel, and anti-slide strips) it appears that the owner knows what he is doing and probably...
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    Teach My self to Sunfish! ???

    By all means buy the boat! Thousands of sailors are self-taught. The Sunfish is a great beginners boat. If you capsize (and you will) it is easy to right and off you go again with no harm done. You can get the rigging guide at the sunfish_sailor site...

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