Hi - I am new to the forum. Thanks in advance for answering my questions.
I have a couple of questions about a minifish I have recently acquired. First, I want to put a different tiller extension on it. It currently has a wooden extension that only rotates in the plane of the tiller. Also, the tiller seems a bit long to me. I am wondering if this rudder/tiller combo is from a sunfish, as I know the rudders are the same. The tiller length from the point of rotation on the rudder to the end is 47.25 inches. Is this correct for a minifish? Then - what extension do you recommend?
Next, although maybe I should make a different post, regards an inspection port. I want to install one so I can install a block for the mainsheet, as currently the boat only has the old hook in the cockpit. My question is, what is the best location for a port on the minifish? I have found a few posts where people place them on the deck, but I am wondering about placing in in the cockpit. Finally, what is your preferred tool for creating the inspection port? I see some use jig saws, some prefer a rotary saw. I am wondering if any of you have just used a hole saw? My plan is to put a really small port in (4") so I could use a hole saw. It also seems like since the deck is so small there isn't a totally flat place. Advice? Thanks.
I have a couple of questions about a minifish I have recently acquired. First, I want to put a different tiller extension on it. It currently has a wooden extension that only rotates in the plane of the tiller. Also, the tiller seems a bit long to me. I am wondering if this rudder/tiller combo is from a sunfish, as I know the rudders are the same. The tiller length from the point of rotation on the rudder to the end is 47.25 inches. Is this correct for a minifish? Then - what extension do you recommend?
Next, although maybe I should make a different post, regards an inspection port. I want to install one so I can install a block for the mainsheet, as currently the boat only has the old hook in the cockpit. My question is, what is the best location for a port on the minifish? I have found a few posts where people place them on the deck, but I am wondering about placing in in the cockpit. Finally, what is your preferred tool for creating the inspection port? I see some use jig saws, some prefer a rotary saw. I am wondering if any of you have just used a hole saw? My plan is to put a really small port in (4") so I could use a hole saw. It also seems like since the deck is so small there isn't a totally flat place. Advice? Thanks.