pbpilot1025
New Member
Hey guys, I'm looking to refurbish my sunfish soon. I have a lot of questions for you, so let me summarize what I plan to do:
Re-gel coat entire hull and deck
Repair minor cracks on deck(will go into further detail later)
Install inspection port
Leak test(before and after gelcoat)
Replace cockpit trim(or re-install aluminum trim)
Replace some pulleys
Replace painted lines on deck after gel coat
Make tiller extension
Install bailer
So here are my questions:
What would be the best way to repair cracks in the deck? I'm thinking just rub some epoxy in there after sanding it down to glass, then gel coat the top.
What kind of gel coat do your recommend? Trying to keep it cheap.
Where should the inspection port be placed?
Would it be better to install the aluminum cockpit trim or replace it with the plastic trim?
Alot of the rivets in the trim were ripped out. What would be the best way to fix it to install new rivets?
The bailer is not only gone, but the hole in the cockpit and on the hull was glassed over completely. How should I go about re-drilling it and installing a new one?
My boom is very close to the deck when its raised. It makes it really difficult to me to get under the boom when it swings over without being hit. How would I make it sit higher on the boat?
How would I install a sort of homemade hiking strap?
Where can I find some references to brush up on my sailing technique? I haven't sailed my boat in years, and I could use a refresher.
Thanks guys in advance
Re-gel coat entire hull and deck
Repair minor cracks on deck(will go into further detail later)
Install inspection port
Leak test(before and after gelcoat)
Replace cockpit trim(or re-install aluminum trim)
Replace some pulleys
Replace painted lines on deck after gel coat
Make tiller extension
Install bailer
So here are my questions:
What would be the best way to repair cracks in the deck? I'm thinking just rub some epoxy in there after sanding it down to glass, then gel coat the top.
What kind of gel coat do your recommend? Trying to keep it cheap.
Where should the inspection port be placed?
Would it be better to install the aluminum cockpit trim or replace it with the plastic trim?
Alot of the rivets in the trim were ripped out. What would be the best way to fix it to install new rivets?
The bailer is not only gone, but the hole in the cockpit and on the hull was glassed over completely. How should I go about re-drilling it and installing a new one?
My boom is very close to the deck when its raised. It makes it really difficult to me to get under the boom when it swings over without being hit. How would I make it sit higher on the boat?
How would I install a sort of homemade hiking strap?
Where can I find some references to brush up on my sailing technique? I haven't sailed my boat in years, and I could use a refresher.
Thanks guys in advance