shorefun
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So I bought a 1988 Sunfish with an AIW prefix on the HIN. It was a tough decision, I know enough about boats (which is not much) to know the hull was in good shape and it came with a cart so for $50 I took a chance. I have not weighed it but it feels much closer to 130lbs. My son's are signed up with a local yacht club for a sailing program so this helps. Now I know I will get all sorts of help from the locals, but I have learned to get all sorts of opinions and go from there.
The gooseneck had a quick release thing made from a bolt with a slot cut in it. I was wondering if a seat post quick release would work instead of the $22 one online.
I have the bailer out and it needs a new o-ring. Do people buy them at hardware stores or just online.
I need new lines. Well it only came with a halyard and I figure it best to just get new lines. Do you just go local to west marine or is it best to get a set online?
What about the dagger board bungee? The factory thing is 2 brummel hooks and a bungee that goes around the the handle in the front. I see all sorts of different types. What is preferred?
My dagger board is the white kind with the larger hand hole in it. It has a crack about 8" down that goes about 3" into the back side. It is also missing about 2-3" off the bottom. There are many stiff wires exposed. I was thinking of making some sort of form and getting some epoxy and filler beads and being creative. Any thoughts as I have not played with boat epoxys. I have done car restorations and come to think of it I have a boat grade bondo.
I know I stole the boat. The person just wanted it gone. It is in really good condition and I could have sailed it the next day if I had lines.
Any thought would be great. Maybe later I will get some pictures up.
Thanks.
The gooseneck had a quick release thing made from a bolt with a slot cut in it. I was wondering if a seat post quick release would work instead of the $22 one online.
I have the bailer out and it needs a new o-ring. Do people buy them at hardware stores or just online.
I need new lines. Well it only came with a halyard and I figure it best to just get new lines. Do you just go local to west marine or is it best to get a set online?
What about the dagger board bungee? The factory thing is 2 brummel hooks and a bungee that goes around the the handle in the front. I see all sorts of different types. What is preferred?
My dagger board is the white kind with the larger hand hole in it. It has a crack about 8" down that goes about 3" into the back side. It is also missing about 2-3" off the bottom. There are many stiff wires exposed. I was thinking of making some sort of form and getting some epoxy and filler beads and being creative. Any thoughts as I have not played with boat epoxys. I have done car restorations and come to think of it I have a boat grade bondo.
I know I stole the boat. The person just wanted it gone. It is in really good condition and I could have sailed it the next day if I had lines.
Any thought would be great. Maybe later I will get some pictures up.
Thanks.