I've had 2 Sunfish for about 5 years... they're 70's era boats.
They've been fun - but I'm a restoration lover - so they're in for an overhaul this winter.
I plan to introduce 2 of my kids & 4 neice/nephews to sailing in Summer '08.
One had unrepairable aluminum trim - and I have read about "rub rail" being used in leu of replacing the aluminum ($20 per 5' length).
I like the idea but can't seem to find much info on it.
Also plan to paint the hull and deck with epoxy - which they need badly.
(after I fix the hull on 1 boat where my brother and I "collided" while racing a year or two ago... oops.)
Also, the replacement sails sure are NOT cheap - so I hope they're worth it when I spend the $300 each. Any suggestions from anyone on sources?
Someone suggested that you should not paint the deck white - since it will blind you on a typical sunny day. Of course, most stock boat's decks are white - and darker colors may get xtra hot on sunny days, too. Anyone wanna make a suggestion or observation on which way to go?
Thanks a bunch!
Cocowyo
They've been fun - but I'm a restoration lover - so they're in for an overhaul this winter.
I plan to introduce 2 of my kids & 4 neice/nephews to sailing in Summer '08.
One had unrepairable aluminum trim - and I have read about "rub rail" being used in leu of replacing the aluminum ($20 per 5' length).
I like the idea but can't seem to find much info on it.
Also plan to paint the hull and deck with epoxy - which they need badly.
(after I fix the hull on 1 boat where my brother and I "collided" while racing a year or two ago... oops.)
Also, the replacement sails sure are NOT cheap - so I hope they're worth it when I spend the $300 each. Any suggestions from anyone on sources?
Someone suggested that you should not paint the deck white - since it will blind you on a typical sunny day. Of course, most stock boat's decks are white - and darker colors may get xtra hot on sunny days, too. Anyone wanna make a suggestion or observation on which way to go?
Thanks a bunch!
Cocowyo