Not many Sunfish seem to pop up in our area (300 mi radius) for sale, but I did see a "StarDancer" clonefish: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/3236994895.html
That's a name I haven't come across before, and the pilot deviates from the Sunfish, plus the boat weighs 140 lbs., and fishes run 115 to 130, right? Tried looking up Edo Western Corp (buyer says that's the manufacturer) and can basically tell they are a business in Salt Lake City. This is what I could find on the StarDancer: Sailboatdata.com and ShortyPen. Not much to go on! I do like the cockpit and storage arrangement more, but that's only total newbie appeal and I have no idea if enhances or hinders the experience. I can see the downside of the wider cockpit, since there's less room for the tushie, but I like the storage in the back.
Anyone hear of a Stardancer? How much does 10 extra pounds affect sailing (I know that's more hauling onto the dolly, righting it after capsize, etc.)? How interchangeable are parts between clonefish and the real thing?
We have a budget & would prefer to stick to the "real thing," because we can look up the best years of quality control, but if our market has a limited inventory, we would consider options with "good" Sunfish clones in good condition. I do wonder about this particular one, if it might be a quick run with the company, so there really wasn't quality investment involved.
I recently acquired a Star Dancer and am interested in the original flyer you found. I clicked on the website from your 2013 post and it is no longer there. Can you please send it to me? If you have a photo of your rudder I would appreciate that as well. The person I bought it from said her dad sold them in Kansas and another post mentioned a Kansas manufacturer of the Star Dancer. I'm wondering if there was actually a Kansas manufacturer and if mine was built by them. It does not appear to have the sprayed on interior foam observed by peering in the drain hole and on the stern it has the two attachments for the main sheet cable, but not the other two further back I see on Edo Western Star Dancers. Thank you!I see I'm a bit late to post, but in case anyone is still watching this thread I recently got a Star Dancer and found the original flyer for the boat. This wasn't too helpful, but interesting to look at. http://www.msogphotosite.com/MSOG/pdfpage/stardancer.pdf
Hi Don. I purchased this boat from you! Sailed her about six times last summer and plan to get her on the water many more times this summer! She is still in very good shape! Hope you're doing well, cheersI had a Star Dancer made by Edo Western Corporation and for a short time had a Sunfish at the same time. Physical comparison verified that the hull & rig were identical, only differing in the deck design. Sailing, I found the narrow deck edge harder to sit on if one has a tender tushie, and the rudder attachment design quite different than a SF. I ended up keeping the Sunfish and selling the Stardancer mainly becuz of parts availability and fleet competition potential. By the way, the proper name is Star Dancer, becuz mine had the original decal on it's hull.
Hi Don. I purchased this boat from you! Sailed her about six times last summer and plan to get her on the water many more times this summer! She is still in very good shape! Hope you're doing well, cheers
Yes I am selling her. If you know anyone interested she is still available and comes with a trailer. I moved and don't have room for a boat/trailer. Thank you!Are you the one currently selling her on FB marketplace? Same photo as above is used in the ad. Want to make sure you are not being used for a scam.
Ironically, I found the ad searching marketplace for sunfishes, then searched this forum for star dancer to learn the difference.
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