The manual has an extensive illustrated glossary of sunfish and sailing terms, with 230 photos by the author, taken in the course of numerous sunfish restorations, for both wooden and fiberglass sunfish as well as sailfish. Sunfish rigging instructions congratulations on the purchase of your new sunfish. Thank you to eduardo for graciously contributing technical knowledge in helping with this rigging guide. This is the forward most block on the sunfish boom. Parts of the sail sunfish mast kit bailer installation ratchet block installation attaching the sail to the booms standard attaching the sail to the booms race page 2 congratulations on the purchase of your new sunfish.
The patented kickup rudder system allows for easier shallow water launching and. The sail plan requires just two lines andthe boat can be set up and sailing in minutes. The physical object format spiralbound number of pages 37 dimensions 8. Download free sample ebook the sample of sailboats made fun and easy, in universal pdf format, for your evaluation. Learn basic sailing from a free, 10page booklet in straightforward language with clear, full color illustrations. And, it pays to know what to bring aboard and what to leave on shore. The club will be hosting the masters and youth worlds from june 2125 and the invitational world championship from june 26 july 2. Poke a small 18 hole in the item a as shown, in item b where the mast is, and in the center. To find out more about eduardo and his involvement in the sailing community visit. Database contains 1 amf alcort sunfish manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Fit the o ring over the bailer housing, then thread the two pieces together through the hole in the hull with the housing underneath the boat and the cap on top. Davidson cedar lake page 3 of 19 reading the water for wind direction crucial to all sailing as the boat and the sail need to be adjusted to the wind direction to keep the boat sailing in balance, efficiently wo stra ining, and safely.
Kyc sunfish sailboat rules sailing the worlds largest. This includes the learn sailing right textbook and us sailing logbook and us sailing. See more ideas about sailing, sailboat and small sailboats. Some of the other catboat lines also offer hinged masts, but we havent heard much on how easy they are to set up right.
Ronstan swivel cam with fairlead great for sunfish mainsheet. Wooden row boatwooden sailboatsailboat planswooden boat buildingboat building plansplywood. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. The sunfish spar bag is a durable bag designed to store and protect sunfish spars. This is a plasticcoated wire that attaches from the backstay to the back of the boom. Sunfish sunfish race sunfish rigging manual 1 parts of the hull 2 parts of the sail 3 sunfish mast kit 4 bailer installation 5 ratchet block installation 6 attaching the sail to the booms standard 7 attaching the sail to the booms race 8 rigging the outhaul race 9 rigging the cunningham race 10 stepping the mast.
Amf alcort sunfish rigging instructions pdf download manualslib. This manual follows the four water sessions format that has made. Keeping the sail over the boat avoids hitting other boats or people with the booms and makes it easier to attach the. View and download laserperformance sunfish race rigging manual online. Usage of the sunfish will be conducted in accordance with usaka regulation 3859 and krs spi 1090 and 1091 which can be found at. Sunfish blades 85246 85194 85210 aluminum tiller 85194 85200 85190 85009 1420, 2 14 stainless steel bolt 91261 85126 85085 91179 85011 85169 85082 85080 85012 91175 85171 85122 85158 rudder, rigged 858 rudder conversion kit 85236 85028 daggerboard 85170 spring for wooden daggerboardnot pictured. Simple main halyard is one of the two lines on the sunfish, it hoists and lowers the sail. The international sunfish class association is pleased and excited to announce that the 2021 sunfish world championships will be hosted by circolo vela torbole in torbole, italy. Lets go sailing step 1 point the bow of the boat into the wind. On a flying scot or another centerboard dinghy, you can safely do a flying. Buy online laser performance sunfish sailboat parts at the best price.
Individual usage of the sunfish is a privilege of membership in the kwajalein yacht club and. Inside there are chapters on the history of the sunfish, and illustrated chapters on how to buy, rig, sail, maintain, restore, store, transport and sell the sunfish. The sunfish is a personal size, beach launched sailing dinghy. This helps keep the sail over the boat when it is raised. Sunfish sailboat diagram bing images sailboat restoration. Experience in sailing sunfish and other small boats. Use it as your guide to become familiar with parts and how they should look on. It is also a good idea to tie the boat down when it is left in the dinghy park to prevent any damage to your. We offer customization options you wont find anywhere else. August 2011 7th place in fleet of 14 sunfish summer series october 2011 1st place womens fall sunfish series. Sunfish sailboats, and the kyc sanctioning process. Copy this page copier, then cut them items a, b, c out, then paste the 3 items to a small sheet of cardboard for durability. While this manual was written for sunfish brand sailboats, it will also cover sailfish, aquafin and phantom boats which are nearly identical. The owners manual covers operating instructions, sailing tips, maintenance schedules, technical data, storage information, minor repairs, and a full glossary of sailing terms.
Laserperformance sunfish race rigging manual pdf download. A line that comes to mind there is the marshall catboats. Comes in package of sunfish, single boom block, 91042. A committed team of sailors offering the best customer service and technical support at vela sailing store. Content is applicable to most board boatsand the title lives up to its promise learn to sail in three days. Launch your sunfish sailboat with just the centerboard and rudder installed per instructions. Sailing manual for all corsair models this manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and enjoyment. Page 1 rigging manual parts of the hull gofast tip number one. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format.
The boom topping lift holds the boom up for safety while rigging and to prevent the boom from hitting the. The introduction of the racing sail, the hiking strap, the modernized deck layout, the aluminum tiller extension, and the cunningham system represent just some of. Sunfish deck 91031 91026 bailer complete 91170 91062 91164 91029 91122 91008 aluminum trim 91191 rivets for trim 91103 91070 91080 coaming 91190 rivets for coaming drain plug options. Due to the wide variety of the size and weight of our items we will charge the actual cost of shipping in a separate charge on all orders.
Laserperformance sunfish rigging manual pdf download. Home sailing lessons sunfish sailing lessons family sailing lessons learn to sail your boat canyon lake area buying a used boat random humor phone. Use it as your guide to become familiar with parts and how they should look on the boat. The club will be hosting the masters and youth worlds from june 2125 and the invitational world championship from june 26. Sunfish sunfish race sunfish rigging manual 1 parts of the hull 2 parts of the sail 3 sun. Snark sailboat sailing manual millions have learned to sail in a snark sailboat. Sailing, sports, recreation, sunfish restoration and. The tie should be wrapped around twice before being secured with a square knot. We suggest that you read through this guide to better familiarize yourself with the parts and rigging of your sunfish. A wealth of information, brochures, posters, manuals, extensive history, how to fix, and more.
The sunfish owners manual is a one stop information resource for the worlds most popular sailboat. The bailer lets water out of the cockpit while you are sailing. Depending on the how quickly the student takes to sailing, the second lesson will be either with stacy on the boat with the learner or on a separate boat with stacy shadowing and coaching. Jan, 2019 this video detail common defects and repairs to look out for on a used sunfish sailboat. Amf alcort sunfish rigging instructions pdf download. Starting at the tack of the sail, use two of the corner ties to attach the sail to the booms figure 36. Designed in 1952, the sunfish is a miracle of simplicity and function. We have a large selection of boats, sails and parts in stock and ready to ship. Just in time for the holidays, i wrote and published the sunfish owners manual, 140 pages of info with 230 color photographs pulled together from years of sunfish sailing and restorations. The sunfish hull is light weight, car toppable and and will provide years of virtually. This video detail common defects and repairs to look out for on a used sunfish sailboat. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. In contrast, the sunfish has a wider beam for more stability, increased freeboard and the. The sunfish is the most popular boat ever produced.
Locate the bailer plug and cap and fit the cap into the hole in the plug so the plug stopper faces up. User manuals, guides and specifications for your amf alcort sunfish boat. The sail rings fit around the booms and clip onto the sail, holding it securely. The sunfish owners manual is a one stop resource for the worlds most popular sailboat. I picked alan glos brain along the way so he gets contributing author credit, and a first edition copy. Included are weblinks to top sunfish information sites. It features a very flat, board like hull carrying a lateen sail mounted to an unstayed mast sunfish was developed by alcort, inc. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Included are weblinks to top sunfish information sites, part suppliers and social network sites. August 20 3rd place in fleet of 14 sunfish summer series. Robline dinghy sheet in 7mm or 8mm diameter for mainsheets per foot. Use padded material where any straps touch the deck. The s hook connects the sail where the 2 booms meet on the sunfish.
The patented kickup rudder system allows for easier shallow water launching and retrieval. Tie off the head and the clew of the sail with the remaining corner ties. Start by wrapping one tie around the boom and through the grommet in the sail. This video explores how halyard position on gaff, gooseneck position on boom, cunningham, and outhaul can add to sailing pleasure and performance. Four of five top finishers from 2019 midwinters 18 mins of sunfish smarts. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. With practice, a sunfish can be rigged and launched within 5 to ten minutes.
Download small sailboats fun and easy purchase the full 160page universal pdf ebook small sailboat manual to learn how to sail in a fun and simple way. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. Sunfish rigging manual sail, kayak, sup, kayak fishing. Davidson cedar lake page of 19 to use this learning aids. Aug 29, 2017 this video explores how halyard position on gaff, gooseneck position on boom, cunningham, and outhaul can add to sailing pleasure and performance. View and download amf alcort sunfish rigging instructions online. If you have any questions please contact your dealer or call laserperformance customer service at 1800966sail. Get faster international sunfish class association. Sunfish mainsheet fasteye snap for newer style 2loop bridle chrome max. Published in 1977 by alcort, teaches novices how to sail a sunfish. Goals of this manual are to help members understand. Community of sunfish sailors discussing sailing, racing, rigging, and repairs. I currently own 9 of them and have over 40 years of sunfish sailing experience.
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