After final testing at the 2005 World Championships, two new International Sunfish Class approved upgrades for the Sunfish are available now.
Fiberglass Rudder Blade:
The design profile for the fiberglass blade is the same as the wood model, with great surface finish and shape. The fiberglass blade also provides excellent durability. All future Sunfish Worlds Boats and Sunfish Pro Boats will be equipped from the factory with the FRP rudder blade. The new Fiberglass rudder blade is also available as an after market item.
Mast Sleeve:
Sleeves for stiffening and strengthening the mast are now installed on all Sunfish masts. The stiffener consists of an aluminum sleeve inside the bottom of the mast section that inhibits lower mast bend for a stiffer more durable mast. A mast sleeve retrofit kit is available to equip previously purchased masts.
Ned Jones
Product Manager
Vanguard Sailboats
401.683.0960
www.teamvanguard.com
(post stolen from the Sunfish Email List)
Fiberglass Rudder Blade:
The design profile for the fiberglass blade is the same as the wood model, with great surface finish and shape. The fiberglass blade also provides excellent durability. All future Sunfish Worlds Boats and Sunfish Pro Boats will be equipped from the factory with the FRP rudder blade. The new Fiberglass rudder blade is also available as an after market item.
Mast Sleeve:
Sleeves for stiffening and strengthening the mast are now installed on all Sunfish masts. The stiffener consists of an aluminum sleeve inside the bottom of the mast section that inhibits lower mast bend for a stiffer more durable mast. A mast sleeve retrofit kit is available to equip previously purchased masts.
Ned Jones
Product Manager
Vanguard Sailboats
401.683.0960
www.teamvanguard.com
(post stolen from the Sunfish Email List)