sailinagin
New Member
This sunfish sat upside down in a neighbor's yard for many years, supported at locations of giterdone repairs below. I rescued it from a trip to the dump. Serial Number 18617 = year 1974(?)
Removed the repairs, revealing continuous single cracks through the deck at both locations that I bevel-sanded 1-2" out on both sides.
First time Sunfish Repair Technician, so would appreciate comments/added detail on rough outline of repair plan:
1. Cut hole for 6" inspection port into center back wall of well.
2. Cut hole for 5" inspection port between mast hole and bow damage.
3. Flip sunfish on sawhorses, then strengthen both areas by laying 2 layers of fiberglass mat thru the ports.
4. Fill cracks from top with fiberglass putty to maximize repair strength.
5. Smooth deck for painting with body filler.
6. Prime and paint (tip and roll Interlux Brightside paint -open to primer recommendations)
7. Install inspection ports. (open to brand/supplier recommendations)
8. Sail!
Goal is to do this right, but showroom condition not important.
Thanks for your time!
Removed the repairs, revealing continuous single cracks through the deck at both locations that I bevel-sanded 1-2" out on both sides.
First time Sunfish Repair Technician, so would appreciate comments/added detail on rough outline of repair plan:
1. Cut hole for 6" inspection port into center back wall of well.
2. Cut hole for 5" inspection port between mast hole and bow damage.
3. Flip sunfish on sawhorses, then strengthen both areas by laying 2 layers of fiberglass mat thru the ports.
4. Fill cracks from top with fiberglass putty to maximize repair strength.
5. Smooth deck for painting with body filler.
6. Prime and paint (tip and roll Interlux Brightside paint -open to primer recommendations)
7. Install inspection ports. (open to brand/supplier recommendations)
8. Sail!
Goal is to do this right, but showroom condition not important.
Thanks for your time!