A mast cleat is quick and easy and solves your problem permanently.
Also, sailing without a deck cleat or bullseye is easy and no need to tie the halyard to the bow handle (which is also prone to breaking). Hoist the sail, and then below the gooseneck tie a half hitch around the mast and then...
I sanded up to 220 before painting. I very lightly rubbed the 220 over it between coats by hand.
I used fiberglass resin I had laying around to fill most of the spider cracks before sanding and you can't even tell they were there. I think this will be a durable fix for them, but no promises...
I think you'd be silly not to complete it. I'd LOVE to get my hands on an untouched kit from way back when and build it myself. Would be so much cooler than just buying a boat.
mine was fully cured in about 24 hours.
What's your weather like? temperature and humidity? Also was the wood completely dry?
If you're thinking about hitting it with rattle can, do a test with the topside paint on the fiberglass and see what it does.
No need to rent a grinder. You can buy a pneumatic die grinder at harbor freight for under $15. Or buy an electric name brand 4.5" grinder for about $60. Or a cheapo electric one from HF for like $20.
I used white oak for my tiller. It didn't seem very porus at all, and didn't absorb any varnish. Sanded it to a beautifully smooth finish and coated it. It came out looking awesome. The wood is very rigid, when sailing hard against 20mph winds it only bowed a tiny bit under the pressure.
I...
check the weather reports religiously before you head out to sail. both read the forecast and check the radar map. I imagine kansas is a little like inland texas where i am. there aren't really "surprise" storms that come out of nowhere like when you're near the coast or great lakes. It should...
What he said, but in response to your poll up top, I'd highly recommend the strap from intensity. It's really nice and padded, and way cheaper than any other I've seen on the market.
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