look through this site: http://www.windline.net/how_to.htm
from my personal experience with used sunfish, if it doesn't come with rudder, dagger, mast and booms, keep looking for one that does...
The boat on the far right is indeed a 1990's or newer Sunfish. The hull number should be located in the upper right corner of the transom. If there are no holes in the hull than that is a good start. Check the mast step area by filling it with water. If the water drains, there is a hole. If not, then the tube is good. If you were to buy the parts from a Sunfish store you will be out a lot of money. I would look for used parts locally. You can even get some new parts for less money from www.intensitysails.com. I also have some parts available such as used sails, new sail rings, new bow handles, new masts and booms. I can be reached at sailcraftri@outlook-dot-com. I am in Rhode Island but can ship some of these parts (not masts or booms).
I made some fast pictures (the one on the far right), but realized they won't be telling you much perhaps. I'll try to make some more pictures later but perhaps as experts here on Sunfish boats you can already give me an indication.
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I believe (if i remember well the backside had this on it). But not 100% sure.
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Thx ahead!
If it were me, I would take a different approach.
First, I would actually join the CSSA, right now. Apparently they have an e-mailing list for circulating communications among members. I would contact the club (see pdf link below); send in my dues; be patient and read some posts and get the tone of things (as with any forum); introduce yourself as a new member and ask for some advice; show up at the next regatta (again, see pdf file) on I believe March 17 and observe - or better yet, volunteer to help the race committee for the event; make a good impression there (again if it were me I'd bring along a cooler of beer on ice); in general, be nice and inquisitive but not pushy.
Now I don't know that particular group, but I do know plenty of Sunfish sailors - and if this approach doesn't get you out sailing Sunfish regularly on a shoestring budget, nothing will. These folks always know someone with a boat that isn't being used any more -- or they maybe have an extra one (or three) of their own. And in any event they'll make sure you don't get ripped off (if you end up spending much of anything at all) or somehow get a lemon.
http://sunfishclass.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Curaco-race-calendar2013.pdf
We have been trying to tell you that you should get help from the Curacao Sunfish group. There's a good chance you will be able to get some of the missing items second hand by talking to them (and way less expensive since you wouldn't have to pay for shipping).
By the way, in the long run you will need a racing sail to be competitive. For the time being, I would go with the Intensity version which is less expensive and fine for training.
Hi Cai,
I have family who live in Curacao and they travel to Florida all the time for vacation or even medical treatment. If you could find someone who's planning to head to the US maybe they could pick up some of the smaller items for you used. I'm not sure how you're going to get a used mast or boom though. That's going to be tough.
Regarding the list you posted (message 17), you don't really need item 14 because you can tie the sheet to the traveler with a bowline. Many racers do that.
You will also need a tiller extension (and matching universal); very necessary around windy Curacao.
You are correct, forgot to mention the weight was within the acceptable weight range 129 lbs, but it just rained like hell on the boat. Handy thing was I also checked if the height of the water in the mast hole went down or not to see if it was leaking. Also this was ok.Very important:
You need to weigh the hull to see if it has taken on water internally, especially because the boat has been anchored. Acceptable weights range from about 120 to 140 lbs, IMHO.