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Hey guys, full resto in allcort 1967 sunfish, what do you guys think? Also did I rig the sail up right? Ive got a brand new white one with new clips in route. Thoughts? Tips? In thinking about taking it out, im a first time sailor. The only advice ive been given is to tie up the dagger board somehow

im going to hand craft a spash guard out of some red oak to match, i have the old one all finished, but it totally ruins the sex appeal

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guys I did it! my first time sailing when amazingly well. I took my wife with me who also has never sailed and we just got a hang of it super quick, we didn't even flip! 12mph cross wind at launch we put it at a 45 degree angle twice it was crazy fun!

Im wondering a loose value after my restoration, it has a trailer with a spare, carpeted bunks as well. Should I replace the sail? Its seen better days.. location is southwest michigan

Helpful tips for first time restoration

Dont buy gelcoat with wax already added, just mix it in in case you need extra coats.

If you want a mirror finish and hate sanding. Buy a sprayer. No amount of thinner will get it perfect. You can do what I am doing and do like 8 coats of gelcoat and sand it down with 400 grit before a final gelcoat wax coat

Acetone is an excellent surface prep, but you need to let it dry, especially if youre going over fairing compound with it.

Soak the brass in vinegar, even the plastic if it has old varnish on it. Baking soda and water mix to neutralize it. You have to wax your cleaned pieces immediately after the water bath.

All of this information is my experience, I am NOT a professional. This was my first time working with fiberglass at all.