gmccarthy6
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I just purchased a 1975 Sunfish about 2mths ago from the original owner. Over the past 46 years she took excellent care of it, all original hardware, sail, manuals, and never applied sale numbers post-marked summer of 75. How cool! I buffed out the original gel coat and sprung for a Trailex-220-SUT to keep her pristine. She’s my baby, and I plan to keep her for quite a while even if larger boats come along.
Sadly, what began as small stress cracks on the unsupported cockpit deck have grown in size over my last 6-8 outings. Not helping matters, I’m a hefty sailor weighing in at about 215lbs. What’s the best way to extend her life? Vee it out with a Dremel and apply:
Sadly, what began as small stress cracks on the unsupported cockpit deck have grown in size over my last 6-8 outings. Not helping matters, I’m a hefty sailor weighing in at about 215lbs. What’s the best way to extend her life? Vee it out with a Dremel and apply:
- Marine Tex or JB Weld Marine? Touchup the hairline repair with a brush and yellow paint. I don’t plan on redoing the gel coat of the entire deck.
- West System 105-K Fiberglass Boat Repair Kit. Add some glass to the under side for reinforcement. I have zero experience here so it’ll be a restoration learning adventure.
- Hire a pro. I’m afraid how much this will cost, but they can do it in a fraction of the time and fingers crossed it’ll buy me a few decades of sound use at penny (and quality) compared to a new boat.