Buying a Used Sunfish Sailboat? What to Look Out For!!!

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Buying a Used Sunfish Sailboat? What to Look Out For!!!

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5 жыл бұрын

This Video detail common defects and repairs to look out for on a used sunfish sailboat. I currently own 9 of them and have over 40 years of Sunfish sailing experience.
This is a true do it yourself video!
As an added bonus we will also share a word of encouragement with you about what the Lord has done for you and I.

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@ilovewindex487 4 жыл бұрын

My right ear loved this video.

@michaelkudrik4922 4 жыл бұрын

lol ikr

@johnprater4290 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video and the Gospel presentation. I am sixty years-old, sailed once when I was 21. Just bought a used Sunfish, trailer, and extra hull for $250. I want to make a termporary dredge platform for our pond with the two hulls. Also want to take up sailing on our nearby lake.

@creativerepairing2960 3 жыл бұрын

That excellent. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal on the sailboats.

@sailsandsales 4 жыл бұрын

Love the message, but there’s quite a bit of incorrect info in this video. The soft hull is not just as fast. When you find a hull that’s spider cracked and flexible, it’s not going to be nearly as fast especially not in waves. The wire bridal on the back with the loop, the one’s without the loop are legit as well. No one who races clips it to the loop in the middle, you tie it to the bridal so it can slide from side to side. 1 tip for your mainsheet block to keep it from pulling out is to always threw bolt it and use a backer piece of aluminum or large washers to keep it from pulling out. That is not an after market bailer. It’s the new style one that comes with all the newer boats. I think they started doing that in the 80’s. The porthole in the back was put there because the rudder fitting isn’t original. That style of rudder didn’t come on that year of boat. The pin’s that lock the rudder on, tent to bend. Be careful that it’s straight. It won’t go on well.

@ihymns 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Love the Gospel!

@redlancer2569 Ай бұрын

Loved the religious message we can all benefit from the gospels thank you sir

@MrArchie765 3 ай бұрын

God bless you and many blessings to you and yours !!!

@samanthadoggie208 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesus :)

@redlancer2569 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the gospels

@captainjackfender3757 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just bought a complete 03 sunfish for $300

@creativerepairing2960 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good deal. Not that many newer boats around.

@patrickjamescollins5323 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a 70-ish Sunfish I need to fix up...

@JeffsWonderland 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Great shirt! Just got a nice sunfish for $350 qt an auction looks like everything works great but I don't have the extra pulley next to the cockpit

@HaldenVega 5 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful!

@jonyoung6253 5 жыл бұрын

FYI, Sunfish earlier than 1972 or 73 had the serial numbers on a metal plate attached to the forward bulkhead of the cockpit and they often go missing. I have a '71 that I rehabbed and there's no serial number. Fortunately, I don't need to register it where I am moving to.

@smkunder1 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, Thanks

@knoptop 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

@suzannebeaudry6245 4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@mateoclemente6751 5 жыл бұрын

Very thorough.

@oldetimeshipfan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice

@creativerepairing2960 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, hope you can enjoy some sailing.

@brianwilson5710 4 жыл бұрын

Love your video! I just bought a used Sunfish - so that's helpful (70's boat with three sail rigs and a Sailfish hull). Also, Love your FBI shirt and witness! I have a matching FBI hat - would make a great ensemble! Take care and God bless.

@jimargeropoulos8309 Жыл бұрын

Great ad.

@steverogers1976 3 жыл бұрын

Amen. Preach it my Brother. 👍👍

@widdershinsway 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the very useful video. It seems you are in Florida, with your observations about corrosion from salt water. So I'm concerned about boating with alligators there! I'm thinking of going to Florida and doing some Sunfish sailing, but as a newbie to the boat and the state, I'm a little worried about capsizing and being a tasty snack. Same thing with avoiding swimming. Any tips from any tropical KZfaqrs? Common sense advice? Reassurance? I know enough to leave the gators the heck alone if I see them, and to respect them as wild creatures. Thanks in advance.

@creativerepairing2960 6 ай бұрын

Gators are typically fresh water reptiles. Not a big problem down here. Most urban lakes don't have any. Usually they are in river systems or lakes attached to a river system. I wouldn't suggest swimming at night but during the day I don't think it is a problem. You would probably be a greater risk driving in your car to get here than getting bit by a gator.

@kenz5469 4 жыл бұрын

People have told me that they've purchased a Sunfish hull (hull only) for little money. But they don't realize that the parts to get it sail ready will cost them quite a bit. Rudder and tiller assemblies alone run upwards of $300, let alone the spars, daggerboard, sails, etc. It's best to buy a complete boat to start with. Complete used boats in sailing condition are the way to go.

@edwinmarcais6040 3 жыл бұрын

I had one given to me without the sail I wonder if there are inexpensive aftermarket sails out there I dont know if I will like sailing so I dont want to put a lot in it

@kenz5469 3 жыл бұрын

@@edwinmarcais6040 Aftermarket sails for the Sunfish are everywhere. They range from $150 on up. Just search the web.

@kenz5469 3 жыл бұрын

@@edwinmarcais6040 Try APS or Intensity sails for starters.

@audreywilson21 4 жыл бұрын

loved the video and message! is there any way to get rid of it corrading? also, do you have any websites you recommend for buying a sunfish? thanks!

@creativerepairing2960 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Audrey, Thanks for the comment. Corroding usually happens by using the boat in a salt water environment. When salt water gets in the inside of the mast for boom it will destroy the aluminum from the inside out. Best way to combat it is the rinse the inside of the aluminum like we show in the video. Hope that helps. In our area craigslist and Facebook marketplace are the two biggest sites for finding a sunfish.

@maggiealbritton8741 Жыл бұрын

Looking to buy a used one! Near Louisiana

@tombond9032 Жыл бұрын

One statement that is incorrect, not all Sunfish sailboats have a HIN number on the transom. I've sailed these since the 1950's. I currently own a 1959 in near perfect original condition. The hull identification number is on a metal plate riveted behind the front splash, it is 5 digits. Thanks for the otherwise informative video!

@user-gs5ux6hs1n Жыл бұрын

Just came across your video while looking to learn a bit about our Sunfish before I start to clean her up from years of fun. Your straightforward approach to sharing The Gospel encourages me to continue to reach the lost and use whatever platform The Lord provides. I really appreciate that you quoted scripture. As Hebrews 4:12 begins "The Word is living and active..." May it continue to be your source of Truth and Hope.

@creativerepairing2960 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the word of encouragement.

@Ashmodai 5 жыл бұрын

oh rubbish... screwing the rudder would have been way easier :D. I grinded half the rudder down and fixed it with glass-fibre reinforced plastic... oh my...

@joymcdonald118 5 жыл бұрын

Hey my name is Joy and I just bought a sunfish today and noticed some bad nose damage I was wondering if I could send you a picture of it to see what you recommend.

@creativerepairing2960 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joy, I would recommend using fiberglass resin with cloth to repair any cracks or holes. Take a look at my other video " How to Repair a Rotten Door Frame Threshold With Bondo and Fiberglass" to learn how to work with fiberglass. In the situation with the sunfish don't put any bondo under the fiberglass like we did to repair the door jam but rather if cosmetics are important then a thin bondo layer can be used to smooth out a fiberglassed repair area. Fiberglass with cloth is used for strength while bondo is used to smooth a surface to hide cosmetic imperfections. The video I referenced above with show you how to work with both products. Both products are available at Homedepot or Lowes. I would love to see a picture if you can send one through this comment thread. Thanks

@joymcdonald118 5 жыл бұрын

@@creativerepairing2960 thank you!!!

@joymcdonald118 5 жыл бұрын

@@creativerepairing2960 I have no idea how to send a photo, I don't use youtube that often

@creativerepairing2960 5 жыл бұрын

@@joymcdonald118 Hi Joy, I don't know youtube that well either. Did the door jam video help?

@lufthouse8630 5 жыл бұрын

Did Jesus sail a Sunfish on the Sea of Galilee? Did he vang a Cunningham on the outhaul or Barrington leeward to the fogh board? I’m a believer but I wish he’d just tell us how to beat a laser with the fish. In all seriousness though, thank you for your work and spreading his message 🙏

@frankmarnell5982 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video. Got any links to reasonable sail replacements? Thanks!

@creativerepairing2960 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, as for the sail try ebay or a guy in Orlando Fl area sells new ones on Offerup.com for $175. I never had to by a new one, but have used the family sewing machine to sew many repairs on ours. Also have used the "sail tape" you can buy at West Marine to make patches.

@AdventuresInReach 4 жыл бұрын

Frank Marnell I don’t know what the damage is, but I second the use of sail tape if possible. I patch a couple smaller holes in mine. I also had a sail clip on the boom that was ripped out. I was able to replace it with a piece of webbing for reinforcement and a cheap grommet kit.

@goatman702 2 жыл бұрын

Would this be a good option for a solo skiff build?

@creativerepairing2960 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen several CL ads where someone converted on into a small solo skiff and put a transom and small outboard motor on it. While I never road on one like that I might assume since the bottom of the hull has a curve to it (rocker) it would make it perform strange if it was propelled with any amount of horse power. It would probably get a little squirrely if it was on a full plane. A Carolina Skiff has a lot flatter bottom.

@goatman702 2 жыл бұрын

@@creativerepairing2960 this was beyond helpful! Much appreciated response

@nathanlemmon5354 5 жыл бұрын

Great information on the Sunfish and an even better message on how to know Jesus Christ as your savior. Keep up the good work.

@TN-kd8ju 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ is as real as Santa Claus

@dogpatch75 3 ай бұрын

Ah yes... "knowledge" based on circular logic!

@coleriding6671 5 жыл бұрын

I sincerely appreciate your 60 seconds. Jesus Christ is our lord and savior!

@stalin200000 3 жыл бұрын

yea He is Real!

@peterstanton1580 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Glad to see you being courageous about your beliefs. Question: For the love of God, do they make any after market sails for this boat that are larger? Seems extending the spars and adding 10 square ft of sail would make this boat more exciting.

@creativerepairing2960 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, Thanks for the comment. I am not aware of a larger sail but sounds like a really cool idea to try.

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@richardcook8490 3 жыл бұрын

Let's keep sailing videos focused on sailing and preaching focused on within religious videos. Your evangelicalism is so out of place here.

@creativerepairing2960 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, Thanks for the comment, you must have neglected to read the description to the video where I said I would be sharing a good word of encouragement of what the Lord has done for you and I. Sorry you missed it. Hope you find the right Sunfish.