emilikins
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Not many Sunfish seem to pop up in our area (300 mi radius) for sale, but I did see a "StarDancer" clonefish: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/3236994895.html
That's a name I haven't come across before, and the pilot deviates from the Sunfish, plus the boat weighs 140 lbs., and fishes run 115 to 130, right? Tried looking up Edo Western Corp (buyer says that's the manufacturer) and can basically tell they are a business in Salt Lake City. This is what I could find on the StarDancer: Sailboatdata.com and ShortyPen. Not much to go on! I do like the cockpit and storage arrangement more, but that's only total newbie appeal and I have no idea if enhances or hinders the experience. I can see the downside of the wider cockpit, since there's less room for the tushie, but I like the storage in the back.
Anyone hear of a Stardancer? How much does 10 extra pounds affect sailing (I know that's more hauling onto the dolly, righting it after capsize, etc.)? How interchangeable are parts between clonefish and the real thing?
We have a budget & would prefer to stick to the "real thing," because we can look up the best years of quality control, but if our market has a limited inventory, we would consider options with "good" Sunfish clones in good condition. I do wonder about this particular one, if it might be a quick run with the company, so there really wasn't quality investment involved.
That's a name I haven't come across before, and the pilot deviates from the Sunfish, plus the boat weighs 140 lbs., and fishes run 115 to 130, right? Tried looking up Edo Western Corp (buyer says that's the manufacturer) and can basically tell they are a business in Salt Lake City. This is what I could find on the StarDancer: Sailboatdata.com and ShortyPen. Not much to go on! I do like the cockpit and storage arrangement more, but that's only total newbie appeal and I have no idea if enhances or hinders the experience. I can see the downside of the wider cockpit, since there's less room for the tushie, but I like the storage in the back.
Anyone hear of a Stardancer? How much does 10 extra pounds affect sailing (I know that's more hauling onto the dolly, righting it after capsize, etc.)? How interchangeable are parts between clonefish and the real thing?
We have a budget & would prefer to stick to the "real thing," because we can look up the best years of quality control, but if our market has a limited inventory, we would consider options with "good" Sunfish clones in good condition. I do wonder about this particular one, if it might be a quick run with the company, so there really wasn't quality investment involved.