To replace a bow handle on older Sunfish (1960-1988 mostly) there is a trick. The screws go into a wooden backer block beneath the deck, that is held in place by adhesive and a strip of fiberglass. If the wood block adhesive or the fiberglass strip have come loose, then the block may fall down IF ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE REMOVED AT THE SAME TIME. So the trick is to leave one screw on the old handle snug, swivel the old handle to the side, and then get one screw started in the new handle. Once the new handle's screw is into the wooden block, take the old handle's screw out and finish attaching the new handle.
What about the 1988 and newer Sunfish? Those boats have aluminum plates which tend to stay in place better.
What about the 1988 and newer Sunfish? Those boats have aluminum plates which tend to stay in place better.
Fair Winds,
Clark and Skipper
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