pointbreak
New Member
Hi all,
I recently purchased a used sunfish boat (picture attached). I've had a fantastic time sailing it however last weekend it was pretty windy at the lake and the mast snapped right where it enters the boat. Basically the mast is now 1ft shorter than it was before.
Additionally since I had a friend attach a rope to the deck (halyard) cleat with a rope and try to tow me back into shore it ripped out of the deck.
I was hoping to draw on the knowledge of you guys and hopefully suggest a cost effective and quick way for me to get out on the water (safely).
More specifically, do I need to repair the mast or can I just use it as is even though it will be slightly shorter?
If I do need to repair it (or replace it) what is the easiest way to go about this (zero boat repair experience)
Also seeing as the deck cleat was lost in the water, how should I go about purchasing a new one and how do I install it (do I just screw it on?).
Thanks in advance for any assistance and just to give some context to the situation I've only paid $300 for the boat so I don't want to invest much more and I've only sailed a few times in my life.
Chris
I recently purchased a used sunfish boat (picture attached). I've had a fantastic time sailing it however last weekend it was pretty windy at the lake and the mast snapped right where it enters the boat. Basically the mast is now 1ft shorter than it was before.
Additionally since I had a friend attach a rope to the deck (halyard) cleat with a rope and try to tow me back into shore it ripped out of the deck.
I was hoping to draw on the knowledge of you guys and hopefully suggest a cost effective and quick way for me to get out on the water (safely).
More specifically, do I need to repair the mast or can I just use it as is even though it will be slightly shorter?
If I do need to repair it (or replace it) what is the easiest way to go about this (zero boat repair experience)
Also seeing as the deck cleat was lost in the water, how should I go about purchasing a new one and how do I install it (do I just screw it on?).
Thanks in advance for any assistance and just to give some context to the situation I've only paid $300 for the boat so I don't want to invest much more and I've only sailed a few times in my life.
Chris