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Question Will a Sunfish mast and rigging fit any other dinghy models?
I find myself in possession of an extra set of everything Sunfish minus the hull. I was wondering if any of this gear would fit any other models of small craft, or if I absolutely need a bona fide sunfish hull.
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about 6 years ago
Question How to "pump" my sail to go upwind or when becalmed?
I see lots of mention on sailing forums about standing on the bow and "pumping" the sail on a sunfish or other small boat to get going under your own power. However, I can't seem to find any videos or detailed descriptions of what this means. How does one "pump" one's sails?
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about 6 years ago
Question What does "hull weight" include?
I am looking to purchase a small sailboat, and want to know if my girlfriend and I could lift the bare hull minus rigging to cartop it. Specs variously list the displacement or the "hull weight". I'm not sure if the "hull weight" includes the rigging, mast, sail(s), etc. All that stuff will probab...
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almost 8 years ago