My father bought a 1980 Sunfish without really doing his homework. Right off the bat, we had to order a new rudder assembly as the previous owner had removed the original gudgeon bracket and mounted a homemade adapter for a flimsy rudder I've never seen before. We also upgraded all the lines and installed an outhaul and cunningham.
After taking on a bunch of water during the first sail early this spring, we realized he bought a project. Well, we started working on Father's day and I've been working on it since. The further I got into it, the more issues I found. The deck was completely separated from the hull at the bow. Also, a hole in the bow. There were over 20 places along the hull/deck joint that leaked and had to be epoxied. The other issues are pretty apparent from the before pics.
We've still got a few final tasks like installing the rail trim and polishing. Though, Dad was finally able to sail her this past weekend. First time sailing with my father since we raced PHRF over 16 years ago.
Here's a few pics of the project before:
After taking on a bunch of water during the first sail early this spring, we realized he bought a project. Well, we started working on Father's day and I've been working on it since. The further I got into it, the more issues I found. The deck was completely separated from the hull at the bow. Also, a hole in the bow. There were over 20 places along the hull/deck joint that leaked and had to be epoxied. The other issues are pretty apparent from the before pics.
We've still got a few final tasks like installing the rail trim and polishing. Though, Dad was finally able to sail her this past weekend. First time sailing with my father since we raced PHRF over 16 years ago.
Here's a few pics of the project before:
