Luckey me......I have my choice of owning a 1981 Alcort Sunfish or a 2002 Racing Sunfish. Some people have told me that the older(Alcort) Sunfish sailboats are better. Can anyone help me with this deciscision....?
In 1981 the Sunfish was being built by AMF, in 2002 the builder was Vanguard.
There were some significant changes in the 21 years separating the two builders. Both boats set up easily and sail about the same. The 2002 will have more potential for a little higher performance with its composite daggerboard and, I assume, racing sail. (needs to say racing on the label).
What is your sailing style and your ambitions for future sailing with the Sunfish?
Luckey me......I have my choice of owning a 1981 Alcort Sunfish or a 2002 Racing Sunfish. Some people have told me that the older(Alcort) Sunfish sailboats are better. Can anyone help me with this deciscision....?
In 1981 the Sunfish was being built by AMF, in 2002 the builder was Vanguard.
There were some significant changes in the 21 years separating the two builders. Both boats set up easily and sail about the same. The 2002 will have more potential for a little higher performance with its composite daggerboard and, I assume, racing sail. (needs to say racing on the label).
What is your sailing style and your ambitions for future sailing with the Sunfish?