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Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
The height of the boom is determined where you tie the halyard. So yes it¡¯s easy to tie a clove hitch and raise the sail. If you want it higher or lower, retie the halyard in a different place.
By Lee · #17300 ·
Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
I love that black sail with the skull and crossbones, any idea where to get one?
By Dario Sartori · #17301 ·
Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
Your headroom is determined by where you tie the halyard to the upper spar, and where the gooseneck is clamped to the lower spar (boom). These are adjustable regardless of what sail rig you use. For
By Tom Leone · #17299 ·
Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
The spars and sail are the same. We set our rig high, and it works great in light winds, and even heavy winds with the right Skipper on the tiller. Set the gooseneck about 22 inches back from the
By Signal Charlie · #17298 ·
Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
Hi, I ordered a "race rig" Sunfish in case I ever want to race it (plus I like the "window" in the sail) but for now plan to sail it for fun taking another tall adult with me. Will I be able to
By Emily H · #17297 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
I think if there was more interest in dinghy sailing, there would be more parts and more dealers and a robust manufacturer. I am amazed there is a new parts source at all. Kent [sunfish_sailor]
By Signal Charlie · #17296 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
Exactly, the wooden daggerboards have two wooden pieces at the top, one on each side. They are the same no matter the shape of the board.?
By Thomas Payne · #17295 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
Are you talking about the old style daggers? John Owens J O Woodworks / B & L Ram Pumps 903-894-6293 870 County Road 3812 Troup, Texas
By John Owens · #17294 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
Do you sell the little wooden bits that go at the top of the daggerboard? With the cutouts for your fingers to grab? I need four of those is you make them.Tom?
By Thomas Payne · #17293 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
I have rudders, daggers, tillers, and the daggerboard spring. John Owens J O Woodworks / B & L Ram Pumps 903-894-6293 870 County Road 3812 Troup, Texas
By John Owens · #17292 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
It's a shame we have lost so many competent dealers over the years due to the dysfunction with the current manufacturer. A prominent stocking dealer, with a lot of knowledge (owned by active
By Mark Kastel · #17291 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
Intensity Sails has alot of parts Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid
By Hugh Gardner · #17290 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
I have found that a lot of places the last few years have had trouble stocking parts. The only place I have had consistent luck with parts is sunfishdirect.com?
By Brian Willis · #17289 ·
Re: Where to go for parts!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Sunfish-Sailboat-Daggerboard-Spring-/192952403395 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Sunfish-Sailboat-Daggerboard-Spring-/192952403395 Annapolis Performance Sailing has a
By Signal Charlie · #17288 ·
Where to go for parts!
We rescued an old sunfish that was lost in a garage for years and we are now bringing it back to life! Preliminary inventory shows that an inspection port on the rear deck between the tiller and
By Kraig Ecton · #17287 ·
Re: Preventing sheet from sagging
I would try a couple of bungee cords or plastic zip ties and I would call the item a sheet lead.
By Emily H · #17284 ·
Re: Best places to sell Sunfish (besides eBay)?
I would try sailboatlistings.com
By Emily H · #17286 ·
Re: Preventing sheet from sagging
A low cost option might be to use a plastic zip tie or two - or even a loosely tied bungee cord. I would call it a main sheet lead for the boom.
By Emily H · #17285 ·
Re: Preventing sheet from sagging
wrote: +1 -- I like your style!
By Randy Kramer · #17283 ·
Re: Preventing sheet from sagging
If you really want cheap mainsheet hangers. Just use a long loose loop of line tied to where you want the hanger. If you don¡¯t want it to move. Tape it in place. You can also use a loop of duct
By Lee · #17282 ·