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Re: 2019!
Great! Can't wait to see her, very interested to see the paint job. Does she have a name yet? Cheers Kent and Skipper
By Signal Charlie · #17101 ·
Re: 2019!
It is a super sailfish. It was sitting outside and has quite a bit is water in it. I am thawing it right now. As soon as it is lighter I will get pictures.
By peterantonsen@... · #17100 ·
Re: 2019!
standard sunfish
By kenneth lea <kenleamail@...> · #17099 ·
Re: 2019!
Might have one, stand by. Got any photos of your boat? Is she the Standard or Super Sailfish? Cheers Kent
By Signal Charlie · #17098 ·
Re: 2019!
Hi, just picked up a all wood super sailfish. The only thing missing is the rear drain screw and retainer. Anything you folks might have? Peter
By peterantonsen@... · #17097 ·
Re: Sunfish Rebuild
A porthole behind the splash combing with a storage bag is good, keep wallet phone keys etc dry there. I know what you mean about the work is like a hobby of love and enjoyment and knowing what you
By Hugh Gardner · #17096 ·
Re: Sunfish Rebuild
Sawing out the center section will be very messy and complicated and ultimately cost more than it's worth, unless your goal is to really learn how to work with fiberglass, lol. I too suggest
By Mark Suszko · #17095 ·
Re: Sunfish Rebuild
IMHO, it's all about the work.. Having done over 20 (Sf) restorations, I find the effort enjoyable and satisfying. Keeping your baby would be my approach. You know what you have now. The cost savings
By Robert Richards · #17094 ·
Re: Sunfish Rebuild
I would not do all that, 2 inspection ports, air it out, fix leaks, works wonders! If you interested in another sunfish, I have 2, I need to sell, 1 , 1971, 1, 1978, both in good condition ready to
By Hugh Gardner · #17093 ·
Re: Sunfish Rebuild
Hi Dave and Welcome 1) ANSWER 1. Do it how you want to do it. Take pictures! 2) ANSWER 2. We haven't seen one of those FINISHED. I've seen folks start renovations like that and have NEVER seen
By Signal Charlie · #17092 ·
Sunfish Rebuild
i'm new to the group. Not new to Sunfish. Been sailing the same one for 40 years. it's leaky now. I've rad a lot about separating the deck and hull, and peeling those up to get to the innards. I
By Dave Beverstock · #17091 ·
Re: Screw backing on Vanguard Sunfish?
I tapped out the old glue and crud, just move easy on it Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
By Hugh Gardner · #17090 ·
Re: Screw backing on Vanguard Sunfish?
I have no experience with tapping the backer plates. I'd go with the KISS Principle and leave it alone, just put a screw back in. The blue hyperlinks were how the document was formatted in Word.
By Signal Charlie · #17089 ·
Re: Screw backing on Vanguard Sunfish?
Thanks. I couldn't see how it would be other than a metal backer but I've been surprised before. Is it helpful to run a tap down the threads to clean out any sealant that may be there? Or is that
By James Lovegren · #17088 ·
Re: Screw backing on Vanguars Sunfish?
The Vanguard boats have metal backer plates bonded to the hull with fiberglass strips. Go easy putting the screws back in, the plate metal is softer than the stainless screws and it is possible to
By Signal Charlie · #17087 ·
Screw backing on Vanguars Sunfish?
Can anyone point me to any files or information on how the Vanguard Fish backed up their screws for deck hardware? I'm rebuilding from a $60 hull and didn't seem to have any of the machine screws
By James Lovegren · #17086 ·
Re: 2019!
Hi Mark Yes we have one of those hard to find pins with the keeper chain and screw eyelet. I sent you an email to your yahoo account. We have a few more if anyone needs one, $75 USD, shipping
By Signal Charlie · #17085 ·
Re: 2019!
Might have a spare pin, let me look tomorrow.
By Signal Charlie · #17084 ·
Re: Newbie with Minifish
Hugh wanted a dehumidified spot... "I thought about the ideal place would be rent a dehumidified storage room in one of those fort Knox Wearhouse type places big enough to fit hull in and run a
By Signal Charlie · #17083 ·
Re: 2019!
Hi Clark, Do you have a brass rudder pin and chain that you're looking to get rid of? I need one for my Sailfish. Thanks, Mark Less
By Mark Less · #17082 ·