I've got a 1970 Sunfish that I think I'll be replacing the bailer on. Is there an advantage to going to the new style bailer? I understand it's plastic which concerns me with beach landings and overall durability. Thanks!
I'm by no means an expert on these. Here is what I learned recently when I decided to toss out my metal bailer--to save weight and because I don't think it works anymore. Parts are hard to find for the metal ones--I'm told.
There are two types of plastic bailers. Old style and new style.
I just ordered one from Torresen Marine--told them the year of the boat and trusted them to send me the correct part. I have not received it yet, so I can't comment much about it.
If you order one be sure you get the right one for your boat.
As to durability, I hope you'll find what I have--I land on a small beach strewn with rocks, glass, etc. and recently crashed against a concrete breakwater causing gouges and two holes requiring fiberglass repair...but my plastic bailer (new version) suffered only a few scratches that don't affect its effectiveness at all.
I ran out of cutoff wheels for the dremel. And I got so more pointers, but I've been spending my time patching a hole and varnishing the wood parts of the two boats. I'll probably get back to replacing the bailer monday.