I am Neal...I live in SW Florida..on the water..here is my story
neighbor gave this sunfish last week, I don't sail ( im 49) want to learn and this seems to be the lil vessel to do that with...not in horrible shape it has a newer sail and rudder/dagger boards are rough but should be able to restore them in decent shape...
I have added a few hull pictures, I am starting there..
My back ground
I am marine manufactures rep have been for 20+ years..( own the company)
we rep lines like Beckson Marine, Meguiars, Shakespeare and Buck Algonquin
also Kardol for you glass/acetone guys, plus several other great companies as well
I plan on starting on bottom of the hull, it will need some keel repair with new glass, but the cracks are not severe and should easily be sanded primed and painted..
I have not got that far as paint, since I am in the industry awgrip is and option and other hi end urethane's or brightside from Interlux ( great easy product)...
I do need tips on going back original as possible for 74...? I will post the transom numbers for you guys to decipher..
Thanks looking fwd to the adventure...not sure pics did not load I use Photo bucket? Help there too? Sorry
I noticed you're using a "straight-line" sander—the perfect sander for the hull's bottom—wish I'd used my own, back when I was doing my Sunfish(es).well...as usual the more you sand and inspect the more you find wrong...
I noticed you're using a "straight-line" sander—the perfect sander for the hull's bottom—wish I'd used my own, back when I was doing my Sunfish(es).
APS on Anderson bailers:
http://www.apsltd.com/c-6562-bailers-thru-hull-and-manual.aspx
I love this story! You are going to have a blast with your baby. There is a great deal of useful info regarding restoration on this site.I am Neal...I live in SW Florida..on the water..here is my story
neighbor gave this sunfish last week, I don't sail ( im 49) want to learn and this seems to be the lil vessel to do that with...not in horrible shape it has a newer sail and rudder/dagger boards are rough but should be able to restore them in decent shape...
I have added a few hull pictures, I am starting there..
My back ground
I am marine manufactures rep have been for 20+ years..( own the company)
we rep lines like Beckson Marine, Meguiars, Shakespeare and Buck Algonquin
also Kardol for you glass/acetone guys, plus several other great companies as well
I plan on starting on bottom of the hull, it will need some keel repair with new glass, but the cracks are not severe and should easily be sanded primed and painted..
I have not got that far as paint, since I am in the industry awgrip is and option and other hi end urethane's or brightside from Interlux ( great easy product)...
I do need tips on going back original as possible for 74...? I will post the transom numbers for you guys to decipher..
Thanks looking fwd to the adventure...not sure pics did not load I use Photo bucket? Help there too? Sorry
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Look anything like this? http://www.sailingtexas.com/ssunfish147.html
Just continue with your restoration; the Super had a different rig (Marconi) and was supposed to be competitive with the Laser, which, at the time, was rapidly gaining in popularity. However, the Super Sunfish didn't become a commercial success and was discontinued.
The cleats are class legal on a regular Sunfish anyway.
In conclusion: no worries, mate
The cleats are class legal on a regular Sunfish anyway.
In conclusion: no worries, mate
No, not class legal, but Neal's goal is to learn how to sail the 'lil vessel'.The absense of the standard bailer is OK?
should I patch all the holes where the clam cleats were on the decks or just put back to original?