That’s a deal, alright! Considering the rudder alone is worth $200, I’d say you scored! Classic Ratsey & Lapthorn sail in good shape and my favorite color combo, green and white. Time to take it out for sea trials!
I really like that boat's colors. I have a 1962 white boat with no stripes, blue trim. The deck looked like yours until I cleaned it with "bar keeper friend" which is kinda like Comet cleaner. Then I wet sanded it with 1000 grit paper before giving a coat of wax. Came out looking like new.
Find one cheap but make sure it has a VIN and registration papers or it’s near impossible to register (at least in CT) Soon you’ll be restoring trailers and Sunfish...
Find one cheap but make sure it has a VIN and registration papers or it’s near impossible to register (at least in CT) Soon you’ll be restoring trailers and Sunfish...
Most trailers that I call about do not have paperwork.
Although the seller quickly adds that I can just register it as home-made.
I'll pass on that for now.
The boat isn’t what I was referring to- no registration required in CT, either. The TRAILER is another matter. Without paperwork and a visible VIN just keep on walking! Homemade is Ok IF you’ve got previous registration documents.