The Sunfish Owner's Manual
We wrote and published The Sunfish Owner's Manual December 2013, 140 pages of information with 230 color photographs.
There is an extensive chapter on Restoration, plus History, plus chapters on how to Buy, Rig, Sail, Maintain, Store, Transport and Sell the World's most popular boat, plus a Resources chapter.
The fun chapter is the Illustrated Glossary, all the nautical and Sunfish terms you need to know.
Click on the Paypal button to get your signed copy for $39.95 USD, with free shipping to the Continental US:
Enjoy, and thanks for reading!
Kent and the Skipper
09 Jul 24:
We put together a trifold brochure on how to rig the popular Sunfish sailboat. The brochure is printed on waterproof paper so that it can head to the beach with you and your Sunfish.
$5 USD includes shipping via USPS in CONUS.
Bulk orders available, or if you prefer check or money order, send an gmail to lewis dot kent
Sail On!
(Clark) Kent and (Skipper) Audrey
Authors of The Sunfish Owners Manual and Skipper's Guide To Small Boat Knots
Zip, the little wooden sailboat
We wrote a children's book about our wooden Sunfish Zip.
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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON PUBLISHING
Enjoy!
Barbashela Restoration Report
We restored the 1880s rowboat Barbashela in 2016, then compiled a report with pictures of the project from stem to stern. The report mirrors our blog page, but we know that some of our team would to have a paper copy as a coffee table or shop reference. The full color report covers assessment, deconstruction, cleaning, measuring, framing, planking, caulking, sanding, painting, outfitting, sea trials and return to Bauvoir. Over 400 photos with descriptions. Also included is a Table of Offsets, Builder Notes and List of Materials.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER BARBASHELA'S RESTORATION REPORT
Small Boat Sales:
Small Boat Parts:
Handrails for Alcort Sailfish $65 USD each plus shipping
We make handrails for the Alcort series of Sailfish, the wooden Standard Sailfish, the wooden Super Sailfish and the fiberglass Super Sailfish MKII.
The Standard Sailfish handrails measure 28 inches and have 2 hand loops,
The Super Sailfish and MKII handrails measure 41 inches with 3 loops.
We cut the handrails from spruce, pine, fir, cypress, mahogany or oak, depending on what is readily available. Keep reading below...
You order will include 2 handrails, with a spot marked on the top or bottom for factory screw hole locations. You will need to source four #10 x 2 1/2 inch screws per handrail, silicone bronze preferred.
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| From Small Boat Restoration 2013 |
You order will include 2 handrails, with a spot marked on the top or bottom for factory screw hole locations. You will need to source four #10 x 2 1/2 inch screws per handrail, silicone bronze preferred.
Send us an email at lewis dot kent gmail to get more info.
Order Handrails - 41" for the Super Sailfish or 28" for the smaller Standard Sailfish.
Small Boat Supplies:
Pirating About Bandana Beads
Click Here to Purchase a Small Boat Dolly for Sunfish $575
We are Dealers for DYnamic Dollies and Racks and can get you rolling.
Small Boat Supplies:
Pirating About Bandana Beads
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Click Here to Purchase a Small Boat Dolly for Sunfish $575
We are Dealers for DYnamic Dollies and Racks and can get you rolling.
Sunfish Dolly by Dynamic Dollies and Racks $575 Free Shipping to Lower 48 States
•Dolly style allows bow of boats with a curled gunwale to hang from a specifically shaped handle fitting. Snug-fitting edge trim atop the handle fitting protects the gunwale gelcoat. Type is suitable for Sunfish, Laser 2, JY 15, and more.
• Boat-specific tube and sling lengths provide a custom fit for each boat, enabling a balanced handle load and easy maneuvering.
• All joint fittings are through-bolted and designed for increased torque stability.
• Strong, 3” non-stretch, polyester sling provides wrap-around boat support.
• Adjustable, flexible V-fitting on tongue tube provides boat support forward of the sling and prevents boat and aluminum contact.
• Eyelets on sling and handle fittings facilitate securing boat to dolly in storage, on trailers or in racks. Tie-down with the handle fitting eyelet helps prevent slippage on steep ramps.
• Easy dolly breakdown using the snap buttons on wheel shaft and tongue tube, as well as wing nuts on axle tube cross fitting.
• Pneumatic, non-corrosive, 16” x 4” wheels can be secured on wheel shaft with provided screws for added security. For soft sand conditions, tire pressure can be reduced to increase tire footprint.
• Proudly made in the USA.
Email us at lewis.kent@gmail for more info! SOLD Small Boats
1969 Sunfish "Merci" Sold March 2014
1982 Sunfish "Belle" SOLD 2013
196? Sunfish Rose"Bud" SOLD April 2013
1987 Sunfish "Elan" SOLD Mar 8, 2013
"Ray of Hope" SOLD Jan 29, 2013
Sassy
Eduardo
Pffft
Neptune
Buttercup
Tilly
Rentals:
Small Boat Restoration aka Lagniappe Beach Concierge can provide wooden or fiberglass boats for photo shoots, movie filming, museum events, fundraisers and birthday parties. Our local area is the Emerald Coast area, Biloxi, Mobile, Pensacola, Navarre, Ft Walton Beach, Destin and Seaside. We also travel. Boats available are Drascombe Lugger gaff rig sailboat, Penobscot 14 sailboat, ODay Daysailer, Sorg 15 lapstrake runabout, wood Sunfish, fiberglass Sunfish, wood Sailfish, canoe and 2 kayaks. We also can bring 2 colorful beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Contact us by leaving a comment below or through facebook Small Boat Restoration.
Cheers!
Clark and Skipper
•Dolly style allows bow of boats with a curled gunwale to hang from a specifically shaped handle fitting. Snug-fitting edge trim atop the handle fitting protects the gunwale gelcoat. Type is suitable for Sunfish, Laser 2, JY 15, and more.
• Boat-specific tube and sling lengths provide a custom fit for each boat, enabling a balanced handle load and easy maneuvering.
• All joint fittings are through-bolted and designed for increased torque stability.
• Strong, 3” non-stretch, polyester sling provides wrap-around boat support.
• Adjustable, flexible V-fitting on tongue tube provides boat support forward of the sling and prevents boat and aluminum contact.
• Eyelets on sling and handle fittings facilitate securing boat to dolly in storage, on trailers or in racks. Tie-down with the handle fitting eyelet helps prevent slippage on steep ramps.
• Easy dolly breakdown using the snap buttons on wheel shaft and tongue tube, as well as wing nuts on axle tube cross fitting.
• Pneumatic, non-corrosive, 16” x 4” wheels can be secured on wheel shaft with provided screws for added security. For soft sand conditions, tire pressure can be reduced to increase tire footprint.
• Proudly made in the USA.
Email us at lewis.kent@gmail for more info! SOLD Small Boats
1969 Sunfish "Merci" Sold March 2014
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| From SBR 3: Jan 2014- |
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| From SBR 3: Jan 2014- |
1982 Sunfish "Belle" SOLD 2013
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| From Sunfish Sailboat Restoration |
196? Sunfish Rose"Bud" SOLD April 2013
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| From Sunfish Sailboat Restoration |
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| From Sunfish Sailboat Restoration |
1987 Sunfish "Elan" SOLD Mar 8, 2013
"Ray of Hope" SOLD Jan 29, 2013
Sassy
Eduardo
Pffft
Neptune
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| From Small Boat Restoration |
Buttercup
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| From Small Boat Restoration |
Tilly
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| From Small Boat Restoration |
Rentals:
Small Boat Restoration aka Lagniappe Beach Concierge can provide wooden or fiberglass boats for photo shoots, movie filming, museum events, fundraisers and birthday parties. Our local area is the Emerald Coast area, Biloxi, Mobile, Pensacola, Navarre, Ft Walton Beach, Destin and Seaside. We also travel. Boats available are Drascombe Lugger gaff rig sailboat, Penobscot 14 sailboat, ODay Daysailer, Sorg 15 lapstrake runabout, wood Sunfish, fiberglass Sunfish, wood Sailfish, canoe and 2 kayaks. We also can bring 2 colorful beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Contact us by leaving a comment below or through facebook Small Boat Restoration.
Cheers!
Clark and Skipper
Any idea who owns the patients on the old sailfish brass hardware to attach the rudder to the boat?
ReplyDeleteAlcort, Inc initially and now most likely Laser Performance.
DeleteAny idea of where to get the hardware for an old rudder? I have the part attached to the rudder and need the part to attach to the transom. maynardblee@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCheck The Sunfish Forum, they buy/sell/trade boats and parts there.
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