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11/2 ft pool noodle on tip of boom and yard arm to prevent turtle if capsize
Adjust halyard attach to yard arm and gooseneck position on boom to give comfortable boom height at cockpit as our older bodies don,t duck under to easy. This might cause a bit more weather helm but we need some exercise.
Downhaul cleat on mast gets good clean sail hoist
Tail end of halyard once around gooseneck , down thru deck block and on to deck cleat keeps mast and sail on boat in event of capsize and gives a half hearted boom vang.
Bungee from centerboard to mast ( not to tight) check C.B. can be held at any depth and can be removed when bungee still attached to mast
Install 2 tiewraps spaced between downhaul boom blocks to prevent sheet dangle and prevent interference on hat .clothing ,lifejacket etc when tacking.
Before climbing aboard check tiller under mainsheet bridle and look around that all is in order
I am 83 yrs old and love sailing my sunfish and have learned most of the above the hard way
Adjust halyard attach to yard arm and gooseneck position on boom to give comfortable boom height at cockpit as our older bodies don,t duck under to easy. This might cause a bit more weather helm but we need some exercise.
Downhaul cleat on mast gets good clean sail hoist
Tail end of halyard once around gooseneck , down thru deck block and on to deck cleat keeps mast and sail on boat in event of capsize and gives a half hearted boom vang.
Bungee from centerboard to mast ( not to tight) check C.B. can be held at any depth and can be removed when bungee still attached to mast
Install 2 tiewraps spaced between downhaul boom blocks to prevent sheet dangle and prevent interference on hat .clothing ,lifejacket etc when tacking.
Before climbing aboard check tiller under mainsheet bridle and look around that all is in order
I am 83 yrs old and love sailing my sunfish and have learned most of the above the hard way