Hi all,
I have a '64 Sunfish that my parents bought me , when I was 12, back in '73. I want to teach my kids to sail. She hasn't been wet since '81.The hull has had some damage & abuse that may affect its seaworthyness. All the Brass and wood are in good/excellent condition. The sail has never been used. I had left home when the damage was incuurred. The mast socket has been broken out and "repaired" and my young cousins decided to sand the hull with a belt sander after they decided my hand wet sanding method was slow and inefficient. YIKES! Much of the gel coat, needless to say, is history. If I need another hull, are there issues with the hardware that I need to be aware of? Since this boat will not be doing any beaching can I use a good epoxy paint if I can assure myself it is safe to sail. This boat is recreational only. What is a fair price to pay for a hull? I am in an area North of Houston between College Station and Huntsville TX.
Thanks, Jim
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I have a '64 Sunfish that my parents bought me , when I was 12, back in '73. I want to teach my kids to sail. She hasn't been wet since '81.The hull has had some damage & abuse that may affect its seaworthyness. All the Brass and wood are in good/excellent condition. The sail has never been used. I had left home when the damage was incuurred. The mast socket has been broken out and "repaired" and my young cousins decided to sand the hull with a belt sander after they decided my hand wet sanding method was slow and inefficient. YIKES! Much of the gel coat, needless to say, is history. If I need another hull, are there issues with the hardware that I need to be aware of? Since this boat will not be doing any beaching can I use a good epoxy paint if I can assure myself it is safe to sail. This boat is recreational only. What is a fair price to pay for a hull? I am in an area North of Houston between College Station and Huntsville TX.
Thanks, Jim
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