Great looking boat...!The first Sunfish I've posted was too far gone, also the trailer turned out to be a wreck. So, I've found this nice one which I'm going to pick up tomorrow. A little more expensive $440 in total, and it has an extra sail, an extra rudder. But to fun thing is; I don't have to do anything about this Sunfish, just throw it in the water. What do you guys think?
The boat looks very nice, but what is that cockpit trim?What was it formed of—black electrical tape.
The Worlds article mentions the boats with the black edges were made by Ten Cate. Since this boat has black edges, good chance it was made by Ten Cate.Unless this Sunfish has done a LOT of traveling, the (Dutch) manufacturer was likely "Ten-Cate".
APS was a go to place to buy Sunfish parts but they are switching over to apparel only it seems. Check their site as they may have a deal on this. Try Intensity, Sunfish Direct or West Coast Sailing. The whole housing for the under side of the boat is not very expensive. I have extras as I smashed mine last winter. Happy sailing and post some photos from the Netherlands-wish I could visit and sail!Does anyone know where I can buy one?
I agree. The Sunfish weight-center is at the daggerboard trunk. Since the bow is secured, every road bump puts stress on the hull at the single existing support.I would want to put more hull support at the end of the trailer-half the boat is hanging in the wind. An easy thing to do...
Thanks for the tip, I've ordered a new one at Sunfisf Direct. They also ship to The Netherlands.APS was a go to place to buy Sunfish parts but they are switching over to apparel only it seems. Check their site as they may have a deal on this. Try Intensity, Sunfish Direct or West Coast Sailing. The whole housing for the under side of the boat is not very expensive. I have extras as I smashed mine last winter. Happy sailing and post some photos from the Netherlands-wish I could visit and sail!