Recent content by Lars H

Hi M, I assume as original equipment the old rudder and centerboard would be grandfathered in. My spars and sail are more modern so I don't have a 100% vintage boat. Perhaps a vintage sub fleet "Woodies"!

Thanks Chris, I used to race it in the mid to late 70's and it did pretty well, especially in heavy air as I recall. The is no way a new center board would fit and my sail is ancient but that is not the goal, I'm just hoping to put it in the water again!

Sorry no, the height of a ratchet block could be an issue.

Get the Ronstan if you want a shorter arm. westcoastsailing.net/ronstan-cam-cleat-with-swivel/

Hello, I have a wooden, kit built Alcort sunfish. I believe it is from 1959. Would it be class legal to race in a national or district championship? What would be the measurement obstacles? Thanks in advance.

Wayne, Thanks for the drawing, yes 30 degrees is a bit much it was more like 24.5 (stupid smiley thing). I'm far away from the boat right now but next month when I get back I'll check on this. Thanks

I used the remnants of the washers, my bolt however does not look as large as the one pictured, I think I will have to check into that. I'll also unscrew the aluminum straps and check for a hidden crack. When sailing in a good breeze and I'm hiked out the tiller flexes at least 30 degrees to...

Hi Thanks for the responses. The rudder is a newer style. I think the flex is in the tiller or tiller strap or its attachment. The blade was official sunfish part as far as I remember. Are there any reinforcements or stiffeners for the straps? The wood parts get varnished every couple of years...

Hi There, I broke the rudder launching through some big waves on Lake Michigan. I found a rudder blank at Wolfs Marine in Benton Harbor and re assembled the parts. Unfortunately the stiffness between the tiller and the rudder is gone. Has anyone else had a similar experience and is there a well...