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Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure?it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote: FYI, I would never reply to a message like this.? There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address.? Where is this Sunfish?? How much?? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer.? Thanks, Mike 76274.
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Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
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I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style.? The pattern iq quite different.? I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak.? I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
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Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure?it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this.? There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address.? Where is this Sunfish?? How much?? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer.?
Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? ?Might you come up with the dimensions? ?Interesting idea.?
Thanks
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I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style.? The pattern iq quite different.? I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak.? I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
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Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure?it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this.? There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address.? Where is this Sunfish?? How much?? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer.?
Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971?and it will likely? pop up.? I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board.? Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane.? Works perfectly.?
Pay attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment? so it?pops up as designed.? That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide.? A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? ?Might you come up with the dimensions? ?Interesting idea.?
Thanks
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I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style.? The pattern iq quite different.? I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak.? I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
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Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure?it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this.? There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address.? Where is this Sunfish?? How much?? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer.? Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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Nice. I’ll check it out.? Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.?
Doug
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Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971?and it will likely? pop up.? I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board.? Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane.? Works perfectly.?
Pay attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment? so it?pops up as designed.? That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide.? A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? ?Might you come up with the dimensions? ?Interesting idea.?
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style.? The pattern iq quite different.? I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak.? I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
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Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure?it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this.? There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address.? Where is this Sunfish?? How much?? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer.? Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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Doug,
I agree they are expensive.? I stumbled on the new style cheek and traded some tools for it.? The oak board big enough to make the rudder was about $25…..so I got away cheap and I sold the old rudder for?? $60.? I would not have done it if I had to buy
the whole assembly new.
Mr Mike
Nice. I’ll check it out.?
Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.?
Doug
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On Sep 27, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
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Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971?and it will likely? pop up.? I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board.? Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane.? Works perfectly.?
Pay attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment? so it?pops up as designed.? That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide.? A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? ?Might you come up with the dimensions? ?Interesting idea.?
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style.? The pattern iq quite different.? I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak.? I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
?
Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure?it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this.? There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address.? Where is this Sunfish?? How much?? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer.? Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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I bought a new style composite rudder blade for less than $200 from intensity sails
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On Sep 27, 2020 3:55 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
Doug,
I agree they are expensive. I stumbled on the new style cheek and traded some tools for it. The oak board big enough to make the rudder was about $25…..so I got away cheap and I sold the old rudder for $60. I would not have done it if I had to buy
the whole assembly new.
Mr Mike
Nice. I’ll check it out.
Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971 and it will likely pop up. I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board. Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane. Works perfectly.
Pay attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment so it pops up as designed. That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide. A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? Might you come up with the dimensions? Interesting idea.
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style. The pattern iq quite different. I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak. I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
?
Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this. There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address. Where is this Sunfish? How much? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer. Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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That’s interesting. Thanks for the information.?
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On Sep 27, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Hugh Gardner via groups.io <hughcg@...> wrote:
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Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid On Sep 27, 2020 3:55 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
Doug,
I agree they are expensive. I stumbled on the new style cheek and traded some tools for it. The oak board big enough to make the rudder was about $25…..so I got away cheap and I sold the old rudder for $60. I would not have done it if I had to buy
the whole assembly new.
Mr Mike
Nice. I’ll check it out.
Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971 and it will likely pop up. I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board. Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane. Works perfectly.
Pay attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment so it pops up as designed. That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide. A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? Might you come up with the dimensions? Interesting idea.
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style. The pattern iq quite different. I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak. I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
?
Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this. There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address. Where is this Sunfish? How much? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer. Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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I think it was about $130 , and I got composite dagger board for about that much
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On Sep 27, 2020 4:06 PM, Doug Nelson <nelsondoug53@...> wrote: That’s interesting. Thanks for the information.
Doug On Sep 27, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Hugh Gardner via groups.io <hughcg@...> wrote:
? I bought a new style composite rudder blade for less than $200 from intensity sails
Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid On Sep 27, 2020 3:55 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
Doug,
I agree they are expensive. I stumbled on the new style cheek and traded some tools for it. The oak board big enough to make the rudder was about $25…..so I got away cheap and I sold the old rudder for $60. I would not have done it if I had to buy
the whole assembly new.
Mr Mike
Nice. I’ll check it out.
Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971 and it will likely pop up. I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board. Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane. Works perfectly.
Pay attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment so it pops up as designed. That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide. A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? Might you come up with the dimensions? Interesting idea.
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style. The pattern iq quite different. I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak. I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
?
Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this. There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address. Where is this Sunfish? How much? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer. Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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The cheek assembly and yiller brackets drive the cost up significantly.
Mr Mike
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On Sep 27, 2020 4:06 PM, Doug Nelson <nelsondoug53@...> wrote:
That’s interesting. Thanks for the information.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Hugh Gardner via groups.io <hughcg@...> wrote:
?
I bought a new style composite rudder blade for less than $200 from intensity sails
Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid
On Sep 27, 2020 3:55 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
Doug,
I agree they are expensive. I stumbled on the new style cheek and traded some tools for it. The oak board big enough to make the rudder was about $25…..so I got away cheap and I sold the old rudder for $60. I would not have done it if I had to buy the
whole assembly new.
Mr Mike
Nice. I’ll check it out.
Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971 and it will likely pop up. I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board. Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane. Works perfectly. Pay
attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment so it pops up as designed. That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide. A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? Might you come up with the dimensions? Interesting idea.
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style. The pattern iq quite different. I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak. I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
?
Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this. There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address. Where is this Sunfish? How much? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer. Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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That's the thing about used Sunfishes; they are worth more parted-out than whole. But I don't think i'd ever do that to mine.?
On Sunday, September 27, 2020, 05:04:16 PM CDT, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
The cheek assembly and yiller brackets drive the cost up significantly.
Mr Mike
I think it was about $130 , and I got composite dagger board for about that much
Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid
On Sep 27, 2020 4:06 PM, Doug Nelson <nelsondoug53@...> wrote:
That’s interesting. Thanks for the information.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Hugh Gardner via groups.io <hughcg@...> wrote:
?
I bought a new style composite rudder blade for less than $200 from intensity sails
Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid
On Sep 27, 2020 3:55 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
Doug,
I agree they are expensive. I stumbled on the new style cheek and traded some tools for it. The oak board big enough to make the rudder was about $25…..so I got away cheap and I sold the old rudder for $60. I would not have done it if I had to buy the
whole assembly new.
Mr Mike
Nice. I’ll check it out.
Cost of converting is almost prohibitive. Can find a used Sunfish for around $400. Parts to convert Is that much.
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
Google sunfish rudder dimensions 1971 and it will likely pop up. I made a cardboard pattern from the internet drawing, transferred it to a red oak board. Cut it out, a bit of planning, drilling and sanding and four coats of urethane. Works perfectly. Pay
attention to the over center hole for the spring attachment so it pops up as designed. That was the only dimension the drawing did not provide. A good afternoons work and a few days for the urethane to dry hard
Mr MIke
So you acquired the new rudder cheek and used a new red oak “blank” to fit the rudder cheek? Might you come up with the dimensions? Interesting idea.
Thanks
Doug
On Sep 27, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Michael King <mrmike17@...> wrote:
?
I made a completely new rudder when I converted to the new style. The pattern iq quite different. I found dimensions on the internet somewhere and made it out of red oak. I sold the old one on Craigs List pretty quickly.
Mr Mike
Can you convert an “old style” rudder blade to a “new style” rudder cheek?
Doug Nelson
On Sep 18, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dave Redmon <LDRedmon@...> wrote:
?
Sorry, I sent it as a followup to my for sale listing earlier that same day--a listing with the same subject wording. I figured this list is small enough folks could figure it out.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:52 AM Mike Foster < mfoster@...> wrote:
FYI, I would never reply to a message like this. There is no info, just a blind request to capture my email address. Where is this Sunfish? How much? Thenmaybe I would know if its even worth the electrons to answer. Thanks, Mike 76274.
My email: ldredmon at
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I built my own rudder, tiller and extension, but bought standard sunfish parts for around $150.
- Stainless Steel Gudgeon Bracket for the Sunfish $13 (Intensity Sails)
- Rudder Tension Spring for the Sunfish?, Force 5 & Zuma? 2x$4 (Intensity Sails)
- Side Strap set for the Sunfish?, Zuma & Force 5 Tiller? $22 (Intensity Sails)
- Racelite Tiller Extension Swivel $13 (Duckworks)
- Sunfish, Rudder Cheek Assembly, 85126 $90 (SunfishDirect)
- Sunfish, Spring Post, 91175 $10 (SunfishDirect)
For the rudder I used extra marine plywood from my build (epoxied a 1/2" and 1/4") together. I followed the dimensions listed in the attached diagram. For the tiller and tiller extension I used scrap white oak.
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I found the correct dimensions online somewhere. Actually I think it was from one of the people that regularly posts on this site ()
I made the tiller longer and tried sailing with it and found it was too long as it would hit my backside when I sat at the back of the cockpit. I would recommend making the tiller longer and see what works for you. As mine was for a sunfish clone my length. might not work you you.
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That’s Ken Lewis’ site.? He also published a book called The Sunfish Manual that can be found on Amazon and is particularly useful for owners of older fishes.? He’s quite active on this forum. ? ?
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From: Ralph WalkerSent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:41 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [SunfishSailor] For Sale--Sunfish ? [Edited Message Follows] I found the correct dimensions online somewhere. Actually I think it was from one of the people that regularly posts on this site ()
I made the tiller longer and tried sailing with it and found it was too long as it would hit my backside when I sat at the back of the cockpit. I would recommend making the tiller longer and see what works for you. As mine was for a sunfish clone my length. might not work you you.
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From: John Wang via groups.ioSent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:49 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [SunfishSailor] For Sale--Sunfish ? That’s Ken Lewis’ site.? He also published a book called The Sunfish Manual that can be found on Amazon and is particularly useful for owners of older fishes.? He’s quite active on this forum. ? ? ? [Edited Message Follows] I found the correct dimensions online somewhere. Actually I think it was from one of the people that regularly posts on this site ()
I made the tiller longer and tried sailing with it and found it was too long as it would hit my backside when I sat at the back of the cockpit. I would recommend making the tiller longer and see what works for you. As mine was for a sunfish clone my length. might not work you you.
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I made my tiller the standard length but ?with a 16 inch pivoting extension.? Works fine for me, as a ?non competitive sailor that likes to go fast when I can.? I have Ken’s book and recommend it for all Sunfish owners.? I ‘ve had 4 different
small sailboats (dinghies) and the Sunfish is the most versatile, easy to rig, pretty fast, fairly stable and easy to right.? The people who designed this little boat pretty much got it right the first time.? It is no wonder that it is the most popular dinghy
ever made.
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Edit – Kent Lewis.? Darn spellcheck…
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That’s Ken Lewis’ site.? He also published a book called
The Sunfish Manual that can be found on Amazon and is particularly useful for owners of older fishes.? He’s quite active on this forum.
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I found the correct dimensions online somewhere. Actually I think it was from one of the people that regularly posts on this site ()
I made the tiller longer and tried sailing with it and found it was too long as it would hit my backside when I sat at the back of the cockpit. I would recommend making the tiller longer and see what works for you. As mine was for a sunfish clone my length.
might not work you you.
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