Moisture could be an enemy. If the fish has a hatch or two stick a small container of DAMP RID in them. RV'ers and boaters have done this with good sccsess. . It is good protective against the foam sucking up moistureCleaning our "new" boat now. After it is all clean and pretty, how do I get the luster back? It will be stored for the winter and would like to get it as protected as possible. Don't want to do anything to mess it up.
We plan on storing it upside down on horses or a rack. If we can make room in the barn, it will go in there, if not it will be outside under a tarp.
I have read the sails should be clean, dry and folded. Kept inside for the winter.
Also any suggestions for keeping the mast and spars winter safe.
Thank you in advance.
Cant believe we have a new sunfish, have not sailed one in over 40 years, lets hope the memory works
no ports, so We WILL make room for it in the barn, our barn is also chicken coop, log splitting station, with a nice section with a clear roof, never damp. Thank you.Moisture could be an enemy. If the fish has a hatch or two stick a small container of DAMP RID in them. RV'ers and boaters have done this with good sccsess. . It is good protective against the foam sucking up moisture
I think the 2 spars are tied together much too tight, the gooseneck needs to be loosened and turned to a better angle. I have a feeling the kids that had these boats tied all down way to tight for max speed and went overboard. The more I am playing with the sails the more of my memories are coming back.Just flipped mine upside down on the trailer. Sunfish pretty much take care of themselves, it's the sail and wood parts that
need a dry place.
Don't know what you mean about the Gooseneck, it should be beween 17 and 24 inches from the front of the boom. Uphaul is
tied to Gaff between 54 and 72 inches from front of Gaff.
If boat is between 125 and 145 lbs, no problem, if waterlogged winter is the best time to install inspection ports since the low
humidity with vastly speed up drying out the hull.
Mast and spars are aluminium and aluminium is quickly corroded by mouse and rat urine. Storage in house is best along with sails
and wood parts.
Buffing gel coat is a whole other thread. My boats are oxidized past the point of ever being shiny again. I just go for mechanical
soundness and watch as others are left at the dock trying to get their motor started. The sound of money is hearing a out-drive burn
up as the oblivious owners circle the lake at high speed. Ye$ I'll fix it$ for you!$!
Exactly. thanksCommon problem, sail tack and clew have to be loose enough for sail to form a pocket. People
tighten the clew like it's holding up a tent pole.
That makes sense, Ive seen there are a lot of ways to change things underway, for better control, speed, etc.This is why I have the adjustments for outhaul and cunningham.
I set up the base tension for light air, and can then add tension as needed should conditions change.