I really like Cuomo- wish he’d run for President. But I sail and tinker with boats to get away from politics and pandemics and all the other worries of this world.So... our King Cuomo in NY just closed all launches and marinas. What an idiot! Long Island and downstate don't do what they should so, upstate gets punished. Hopefully by May.
Where does that put us out here on the Island?There are 4 sections downstate, upstate, capital district, western and central. Nobody wants to be near the capital or downstate lol
Nice, a good friend of mine (co-worker) grew up on the bay (not sure of the town, loves surfing and sailing. He and his friends would swim across the bay and hike to the ocean side with surfboards. I had no idea it was possible. LI is it's own world and it's sound like a good one.Where does that put us out here on the Island?
My son went to SUNY Albany.
He referred to the city as dirty Albs...
Little Long Island trivia, eastern long islanders refer to central and western Long Island as “up island”.
Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays!
For your daggerboard, I'd suggest upgrading to the longer daggerboards that came with 1960s fiberglass SUNfish. The spoon tip board from the 60s is a good board, the Shadow board (shadow of its former self) is okay and the Barrington daggerboard works great. The key is the length, the boat tacks better with the longer daggerboard.
Now if you want period correct for boat shows get the 31 inch daggerboard on the left, that is correct for wooden Sailfish, Super Sailfish, fiberglass Super Sailfish MK II and wooden Sunfish. Their keels are not designed with as deep of a V as the fiberglass Sunfish. The second board from the left is the Spoon Tip, 3rd over is the Shadow Board and far right is the Barrington. Ebay or this Forum's Wanted Ad section are good places to find them. Older wooden boards may fit in the trunk better as they have shrunk a bit in thickness over time.
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Your period correct rudder might look like the one on the right, the Elephant Ear. Better options are the Spoon Tip that was used through the 1960s. If you need a rudder let the group know, there are different size vertical hinge plates for the Sailfish series versus the fiberglass Sunfish vertical hinge plate.
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The sail, mast and booms are the same dimensions as the Sunfish. 75 square feet sail. Here are some length and diameter measurements from the aluminum spars that could be used to make wooden spars.
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Mast -
Style: Round Tube
Finish: Clear Anodized
Length: 10' (3.05 m)
OD: 2-1/4" (57.15 mm)
Wall Thickness: .083" (2.11 mm)
Spars -
Style: Round Tube
Finish: Clear Anodized
Length: 13' 8" (4.17 m)
OD 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
Wall Thickness: .065" (1.65 mm)
I have the different rudder I posted, do you think I should use it or should I modify it and make an elephant ear type rudder?
Depends on whether you want period correct or not. And what rudder fittings do you have on the boat?
I'll post some pics, I have the original hardware but, the rudder I have is definitely wrong for the period
We had to cut off the video because the bleeping started next...not enough daggerboard. Skipper did not like the old 3 loop bridle either.
If you mean Minifish rudder, yes, they were the same as the Sunfish.
Glued?daggerboard trimmed planed the edge and glued
Glued?
I will get themYay! Your Alcort Collection grows. Pics or it didn't happen
Well done!
Good to see that boat go to a good home.
Yes. I've used resorcinol glue; but today, the choices of "glues" has expanded. I'd pick through the choices of epoxies.Good glue, done properly is stronger than the wood by itself. If it breaks it won't be the joint. Remember Plywood is laminated with glue.
BTW, pre-war plywood was bonded together with cow's blood.
Yes. I've used resorcinol glue; but today, the choices of "glues" has expanded. I'd pick through the choices of epoxies.
BTW, pre-war plywood was bonded together with cow's blood.
Nice truck, and you're the coolest kid on the block now. When you Relaunch you can take a few pictures and submit them to WoodenBoat. If they publish your photos you get a free hat and free copy of the magazine.
That's a nice score, not too many boats have that Alcort tag. Make sure you get that gooseneck switched around to the other side. And thanks for jumpin in to rescue another vintage Alcort.
Thanks for the photos.