What is the weight of a Sunfish hull?

Beeler2

Beeler2

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I purchased a 1977 Sunfish in excellent shape. I read on the web that the hull should weigh between 135-140 pounds. Is this correct? When I weighed my hull it was 183 lbs. So I'm thinking it's water logged. I purchased 2 inspection port covers thinking one up front and one in back and I would use a computer fan to dry it out. But when I cut one hole in the hull, no water and the white foam had no stain marks. Can anyone help me with my question?
 

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Wavedancer said:
Yes, 130 lbs avg plus or minus 10 lbs.

Two hypotheses:
1. Your measurement wasn't correct
2. The extra weight is all in the back

Both of these hypotheses can be tested readily.
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I used a brand new digital scale. I'll weigh it again. Thanks
 
Beeler2 said:
But when I cut one hole in the hull, no water and the white foam had no stain marks. Can anyone help me with my question?
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The water is soaked up by the yellow foam used as a glue. The white foam (Styrofoam™) is only affected by cut-damage or pressure, which shrinks it somewhat.
 
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