On the US built boats, the appearance of double drain plugs was phased out some time shortly after 1966.I got the boat from the original owner and he could not remember if he got it in the early 1970's or 1960's.
I was under the impression Grew built Sunfish in France for a short period, under a license agreement. I thought Sailfish Sports in Richmond Hill, OT was the Canadian Builder. Is Grew in Canada and I'm all discombobulated?I have not heard of Grew making the sunfish in any history that I have seen?
. . .They attempted to repair but only got as far a striping all hardware removing all aluminum edging (trashed and long gone) and separating the complete deck and most of the cockpit ( a no no ).
The good news is, building up the internal layers won't be difficult.Hull is very light so that is encouraging though needs 3 repairs along chines where it sustained impact.
Yeah, ~$5/ft USD stinks. People have used split hose (like the hose for a kitchen sink sprayer) and caulked it in place. And there's always the press-in-place vinyl edging. Neither are as protecting as the metal so if you go that route don't let kids play bumper boat.Wondering if there is any alternative plastic rub rails out there as all new aluminum is not going to be cheep?
For that you'll need to call Laser Performance and see if they'll help you out. Or find a trashed hull with the tub still intact.Would be nice to put in the newer style cockpit with storage if a used one could be obtained.
I think if all those parts were still intact, that might turn out to be the boat to restore.Finding a post 72 hull that is beyond repair with good tub, rub rails and new style rudder would be ideal
That was just what I was thinking when I was writing this.I think if all those parts were still intact, that might turn out to be the boat to restore.
Hi Wayne I picked up the standing rigging from the original owner this week. To keep sail safe from mice and theft people would take the sail and rigging home from the cottage at end of season as finding a mouse hole in the spring is no fun.On the US built boats, the appearance of double drain plugs was phased out some time shortly after 1966.
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Glad to hear it all came together for you. I've got a brochure from that era that shows the price at ~$500 USD so that all fits the timeline neatly.Hi Wayne I picked up the standing rigging from the original owner this week. To keep sail safe from mice and theft people would take the sail and rigging home from the cottage at end of season as finding a mouse hole in the spring is no fun.
The good news is that the mast had sail had been replaced so I will be patient on restoring hull as I might find a post 72 hull.
I gave the previous owner your 1966 date and it was enough to jog his memory and it's a BINGO. He bought it new in 66 for $700 CND.
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"Split kitchen sink sprayer hose" sounds like a good (and tough) trim option—instead of new and pricy aluminum trim. (Though, as written above, the stock trim—even pre-owned—is best).Yeah, ~$5/ft USD stinks. People have used split hose (like the hose for a kitchen sink sprayer) and caulked it in place. And there's always the press-in-place vinyl edging. Neither are as protecting as the metal so if you go that route don't let kids play bumper boat.