Hello All! As of this afternoon I have purchased my first sunfish, and am taking delivery in a few days. It is a mid 1970's boat, white with blue and red stripe. The boat was owned by a man in his 80's who has not used it in many many years. It was stored in his basement, and seems to be very dry and light. It comes with two centerboards, both different shapes (I assume one is a newer style). The sail has been replaced but seems very wrinkled because of the way it was stored.
Being new to a sunfish I have a few questions.
1. The top deck needs a good compound and wax. The bottom has had some fiberglass work done on the keel (very well done if I can say so) but is in need of a paint. What is the best way to go about this?
2. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the cockpit, and then a small hole on the starboard side of the deck. What is this for?
3. Has anyone used the west coast sailing sunfish line kit? I'm considering ordering one for my boat.
4. Even if the boat was stored in a basement and seems light and dry, should I still install an inspection port?
Thanks in advance for all of the help.
Being new to a sunfish I have a few questions.
1. The top deck needs a good compound and wax. The bottom has had some fiberglass work done on the keel (very well done if I can say so) but is in need of a paint. What is the best way to go about this?
2. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the cockpit, and then a small hole on the starboard side of the deck. What is this for?
3. Has anyone used the west coast sailing sunfish line kit? I'm considering ordering one for my boat.
4. Even if the boat was stored in a basement and seems light and dry, should I still install an inspection port?
Thanks in advance for all of the help.