Re: Leaks in a Sunfish
Thanks!
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chollymon2002
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#17161
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Re: Leaks in a Sunfish
AIr leak test.
https://youtu.be/GCeohHY6h1o https://youtu.be/GCeohHY6h1o
https://youtu.be/ZM2-HVIQU9w https://youtu.be/ZM2-HVIQU9w
That is our youtube page, use the search icon magnifying
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Signal Charlie
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#17160
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Re: Leaks in a Sunfish
[sunfish_sailor] wrote:
Be very careful with an air compressor -- iirc, I've read on this list that
much over 2 psi can cause problems.
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Randy Kramer
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#17159
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Re: Leaks in a Sunfish
Air-Pressure Leak Test:Block-off the vent hole at the very top of the front of the Cockpit Tub. (Look under the Mainsheet Hook and you'll find it.)?Make sure that any Inspection Ports are
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Thomas Payne
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#17158
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Leaks in a Sunfish
How can I find all the leaks in an old Sunfish?
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chollymon2002
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#17157
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minifish sales
Can you email me more info about the Minifish sails? color/price/shipping ?Is there a website?
Thanks,Rolan
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Rolan Yang
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#17156
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
Price is $150. I have the following colors:
Dragon
Sunrise
Mackinaw
Shipping probably around $15
Craig
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cjo1023
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#17155
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
Hi Craig,?Can you tell me more about the Minifish sails as far as color and pricing?Thanks!??-Gerry
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Gerry Lempicki <ka1stz@...>
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#17154
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
Can you send me more info about the Minifish sails?
~Rolan
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Rolan Yang
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#17153
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
If you need a new sail to go with your nice Minifish I have 12 new Minifish sails in three color choices.
Craig
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cjo1023
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#17152
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
The little holes must have been for a cleat or perhaps the base of a mainsheet block. A compass could also go there. Holes might be too high up to be from a mount for a hiking strap, but look at the
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Mark Suszko
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#17151
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
She looks great. The one hole on the coaming I don't know about, I'd seal it up with a dab of Gorilla glue ot thickened marine epoxy or MarineTex epoxy putty. The hole on the deck might be a vent hole
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Signal Charlie
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
Last year I acquired a Minifish that had been sitting in a farmer's barn for 30 years completely encrusted in dust, moss, and lichen.
I removed most of the heavy crud off with a spray bottle of
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Rolan Yang
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#17150
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
What Gail said.
Our good friends at Jamestown Distributors sell it and ship fast if you can't find it elsewhere.
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=3889
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Signal Charlie
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
thanks for all your info and suggestions. had her out on sunday and she floats and sails ok considering the wind conditions (dismal). including a pic on the water ... just enough wind to get enough
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cjoannes@...
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#17147
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
3M Marine Restorer and Wax. With a buffing wheel. Take your time.
The only way to combat Florida sun is with a hull cover.
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turluck
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
Hi Mark,
I'm glad you suggest taking precautions using acetone but there also might be less toxic alternatives (CarboClore?). You mentioned flammability but I wanted everybody to understand its
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Mark Kastel
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#17145
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
I had good luck on mine using Bartender's Friend and damp towels, then acetone, prior to prime and paint or waxing. Be careful with acetone: wear gloves and a mask and do it outdoors, away from
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Mark Suszko
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#17144
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Re: cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
Sail it first and see if the discoloration affects sailing :)
But if you're bored ashore, go least intrusive first.
1) Dawn dishwashing liquid soapy water and let the sun bleach it a bit.
2)
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Signal Charlie
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#17143
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cleaning up a minifish that has been in storage
what is the best way to clean up a minifish ... discolorations on white decking mostly. and is there some kind of overall treatment to apply to help keep the surface protected from FL sun? any advice
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cjoannes@...
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#17142
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