Keyboard Shortcuts
ctrl + shift + ? :
Show all keyboard shortcuts
ctrl + g :
Navigate to a group
ctrl + shift + f :
Find
ctrl + / :
Quick actions
esc to dismiss
Likes
- SunfishSailor
- Messages
Search
|
Re: Finally got my rudder & tiller
Wayne Carney
Allllllll Riiiiiight John !
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
-----Original Message----- |
|
Finally got my rudder & tiller
I finally found a nice set from Trey in South Carolina, who I found on the sunfish massage board. Thanks to everyone for their advice, especially Gail who has been more than generous with sharing her sunfish experiences and knowledge.
I've had the Sunfish for nearly 2 months now and haven't been on the water with it yet. I plan to try it out this weekend though! John C '76 Sunfish '81 Hobie 18 Louisville, Ky _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* |
|
Re: boom blocks - optimal location
Molly
Hey ya Malcolm,
I was thinking of moving mine back a little. I want some leverage on the boom for coming off a run and rounding a mark. Mol --- In sunfish_sailor@..., "Malcolm Dickinson" <malcolm@a...> wrote: I'm getting ready to replace my boom blocks and bails with the onesit be as far forward as allowed, or some other distance? |
|
Re: Leaving the sunfish in water all season?
Gail Turluck
Oops, forgot to say--NEVER leave your boat in the water "all season."
Too often the anchor line breaks, someone else's boat breaks free, or a zillion other things occur which cause damage to the boat which require repair and getting the water out. If the boat is heavy now, at least get the inspection ports installed (only takes a couple hours), so you can have the boat vent while you're not sailing it (come up with a way to have the open holes still protected from rain but allowing air to flow ...) I have seen far too many destroyed Sunfish because of people leaving them in the water ... Gail M. Turluck <html><body><BR> of water the boat takes on gives me second thoughts. Its an old boat<BR> and already heavy. Any thoughts?<BR>Sponsor</b></font></td> </tr>cellspacing=0> <tr> <td align=center><font face=arial size=- 2>ADVERTISEMENT</font><br><a href=" =1705065792:HM/A=1652964/R=0/SIG=11t2ts2ch/* lt?mqso=60178276&partid=3170658" alt=""><img src=" if" alt="click here" width="300" height="250" border="0"></a></td></tr></table> </td> </tr>src=" M=251812.3170658.4537139.1261774/D=egroupmail/S=:HM/A=1652964/rand=79300 7960"></td></tr> </table>href="> .com/group/sunfish_sailor/</a><BR> </tt>href=">Yahoo! Terms of Service</a>.</tt> </br> |
|
Re: Leaving the sunfish in water all season?
Gail Turluck
Hi Jud,
Lots of people build simple racks which they leave in the water (poles, pipes, treated lumber for verticals, carpeted 2x4's for horizontals). You can set the verticals down into the bottom by "jetting" them down in with a forceful hose, by screwing them down if you have dock poles with screw bases on the bottom, or build the rack with horizontal "feet" which you will simply set on the bottom. Set the height so it is about one foot above your high water mark. When you bring the boat along side, lift up the transom and slide it onto the back horizontal; keeping a hand on the boat to steady it in place, walk to the bow, lift it up and swing the boat onto the rack. If the two horizontals are about 5-6' apart, you'll have plenty of leverage to get the boat on. ____ | | | | view looking at one piece of rack. Horizontal is a carpeted 2x4 verticals can be whatever you choose. Your option on how to steady rack in water/on floor/in bottom ... Good luck! Gail Gail M. Turluck <html><body><BR> of water the boat takes on gives me second thoughts. Its an old boat<BR> and already heavy. Any thoughts?<BR>Sponsor</b></font></td> </tr>cellspacing=0> <tr> <td align=center><font face=arial size=- 2>ADVERTISEMENT</font><br><a href=" =1705065792:HM/A=1652964/R=0/SIG=11t2ts2ch/* lt?mqso=60178276&partid=3170658" alt=""><img src=" if" alt="click here" width="300" height="250" border="0"></a></td></tr></table> </td> </tr>src=" M=251812.3170658.4537139.1261774/D=egroupmail/S=:HM/A=1652964/rand=79300 7960"></td></tr> </table>href="> .com/group/sunfish_sailor/</a><BR> </tt>href=">Yahoo! Terms of Service</a>.</tt> </br> |
|
Re: Leaving the sunfish in water all season?
Wayne Carney
Hi Jud,
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
Here's a thought.... Build a low cradle near the waterline that has padded (ramping) rails. Add a simple crank type winch. Pull the boat close and winch it onto the cradle. Cover it when not in use. Wayne -----Original Message----- |
|
Leaving the sunfish in water all season?
jud1929
Hello all,
We've moved to lake front property and had planned to leave the sunfish in the water for the summer. The posts regarding the amount of water the boat takes on gives me second thoughts. Its an old boat and already heavy. Any thoughts? (Yes,I will be trying dry it some time but not now.) I'd rather not have to pull it up on shore, but if I should does anyone have any ideas of a hoist or something to make it easier. Thanks for your help and happy sailing. Jud |
|
Re: the best place where you sell or buy sailboat
Wayne
--- In sunfish_sailor@..., "John Campbell" <jkcjohn@h...>
wrote: More SPAM, but at least it relates to boats...Unfortunately it's eboattrade(dot)com by another name. IMHO a Wolf wrapped in sailcloth.... I guess it relates if you are thinking about moving to a multi- thousand dollar boat..... at least most have sails. 8^) Still looks fishy to me. Some of those asking prices are 3 and 4 times new price????? I don't know about the $28,000 Bass Boat in the sailboat ads (same boat is $6,000 new). Sho gotta catch alotta Bass to make that one worth it. Maybe it's had a warp-drive installed. W- |
|
Re: the best place where you sell or buy sailboat
More SPAM, but at least it relates to boats...
JC From: "zongo_david" <zongo_david@...>_________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. |
|
Re: Mast & Spar size
FamilySailor (John)
thanks, i will see what i can findout and let you know.
Happy Sails, John --- In sunfish_sailor@..., "Wayne Carney" <wcarney@f...> wrote: John,around .065" and the material is something like 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum. I thinkyou'll need to consult a mast builder or metals expert to verify strengthfor the application. Maybe Vanguard would give you the information.Give 'em a try - who knows?the FILES area. |
|
Re: Mast & Spar size
Wayne Carney
John,
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
I get these dimensions off my '79 Fish: Mast 2.25" Spars 1.50" At this point I can only guess that the wall thickness is around .065" and the material is something like 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum. I think you'll need to consult a mast builder or metals expert to verify strength for the application. Maybe Vanguard would give you the information. Give 'em a try - who knows? If you find out post a message, we'll put it on the specs sheet in the FILES area. Wayne -----Original Message----- |
|
Re: Am I getting in over my head?
Wayne Carney
John,
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
There was just a discussion about finding replacement sails here in Sunfish_Sailor. Take a look at the message thread at the bottom of this post. (you may need to login first to see all the posts) Here are a couple of places you might look for parts. Post a "Parts Wanted" message on these bulletin boards: Sunfish Class Association Message Board Sailing Texas - (Sailboat Parts Message Board) New Parts - Used Parts - (the only used parts dealer I've heard of) If you discover other regular used parts sources we'd like to hear about them. There are a couple of other people looking as well. Wayne -----Original Message----- |
|
Re: Am I getting in over my head?
FamilySailor (John)
Thanks, I will be waiting for the web address for the SunFish parts.
I will see the boat tomorrow. I hope it is restorable! And one day will be Adorable :) happySails, John --- In sunfish_sailor@..., <theridlers@p...> wrote: John, I think the sunfish hull is a great pick-up. We just gotone from a family that hadn't used it in years. It seems that the children grew up and moved away. You can find lots of websites that sell Sunfish sails, equipment, etc.. I'll have my wife send you one site that we just utilized, I'm not sure which one it is. The prices are very reasonalbe. If you enjoy putting the work in, you surely will enjoy the results.. Goodluck Capt Jack ----- Original Message -----me said he don't know if it is work the trouble to fix up. It is themake a center board and a rudder. Should I let him just keep it. He is |
|
Re: Am I getting in over my head?
John, I think the sunfish hull is a great pick-up. We just got one from a family that hadn't used it in years. It seems that the children grew up and moved away. You can find lots of websites that sell Sunfish sails, equipment, etc.. I'll have my wife send you one site that we just utilized, I'm not sure which one it is. The prices are very reasonalbe. If you enjoy putting the work in, you surely will enjoy the results.. Goodluck Capt Jack
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
----- Original Message -----
From: FamilySailor (John) To: sunfish_sailor@... Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 6:49 PM Subject: [sunfish_sailor] Am I getting in over my head? I am picking up a SunFish hull this Sunday. The guy giving it to me said he don't know if it is work the trouble to fix up. It is the hull only. Are used part and sails hard to find. I also need to make a center board and a rudder. Should I let him just keep it. He is also giving me the hull of a 1999 hunter 170. advice and pointers wanted. Happy Sails, John Yahoo! Groups Sponsor If you do not wish to belong to Sunfish_sailor, you may unsubscribe by sending an email to: sunfish_sailor-unsubscribe@... Please do not send unsubscribe requests directly to the group. USEFUL ADDRESSES Post message: sunfish_sailor@... Subscribe: sunfish_sailor-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: sunfish_sailor-unsubscribe@... URL to egroups page: Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
|
Am I getting in over my head?
FamilySailor (John)
I am picking up a SunFish hull this Sunday. The guy giving it to me
said he don't know if it is work the trouble to fix up. It is the hull only. Are used part and sails hard to find. I also need to make a center board and a rudder. Should I let him just keep it. He is also giving me the hull of a 1999 hunter 170. advice and pointers wanted. Happy Sails, John |
|
New file uploaded to sunfish_sailor
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the sunfish_sailor group. File : /Diagrams and Pictures/Daggerboards.jpg Uploaded by : sail_231 <wcarney@...> Description : Improved Diagrams You can access this file at the URL To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit Regards, sail_231 <wcarney@...> |
|
ITEMS FOR SALE
Wayne Carney
Found on the Sunfish Message Board
Don't know what's left...... Wayne Posted by Ken Roberts <mailto:oceanborne@...> on June 17, 2003 at 17:23:52 EVERYTHING BUT THE HULL! all from an old style Sunfish. $225. Sussex Co. NJ You pick up or pay shipping. I will be away 6/20 - 6/25 1 sail, probably original. 1 almost new sail - 2 dime size abrasion holes. 2 Daggerboards, 1 fair, 1 poor. 2 complete rudder assemblys, pintles/gudgeons/tiller 1 old style, 1 new style. 2 rudders (blades only) 1 old 1 new. Mast, upper boom, lower boom. New bailer, new style gudgeon. Halyard cleat, Drain plug, Bridle assy, Bow Handle, Halyard fairlead, 1 inspection port. |
to navigate to use esc to dismiss