Yes, the 3/4" cleat runs across the top to keep it from sliding down into the slot. Here's a picture of a daggerboard with the cleat and retaining spring both installed.The deck cleat is still there, there isn’t one on the mast itself. Doesn’t look like there ever was one, no holes or anything for it to be mounted
So just a plain 3/4” square piece on top of the daggerboard? I’m guessing longer than the board is wide to keep it from sliding through the deck. Isn’t there supposed to be some piece of hardware mounted to it? I thought I saw where shock cord was supposed to be attached to the top of the daggerboard and run foreward
And sink to the bottom never to be seen or heard from again! Thought I'd better make sure that was clear, LOL...because when I read it as a newbie on the Forum, it had not occurred to me. I thought,"Oh yeah, that could happen, huh."Otherwise when - not if - the boat flips the rig will slide out of the mast step.
I've not had an issue as I secure the mast to the boat at the mast base....but doesn't the mainsheet/bridle attachment....provide some insurance, from the "deep 6"?
Laser Performance who makes Sunfish now sometimes offers good prices on official sails - they are well made and, well, official. The other good supplier is Intensity.I can’t wait to hit the water in this thing.
ive got new ropes and some replacement hardware already, but I DEFINATELY need a new sail first... thing is soooo dry rot/sun damaged...
Wow, thanks for the tip about intensity. Hadn’t come across them yet and I don’t care about race legal. You just saved me a decent bit of cash...