I got hold of an Alcort Minifish, everything OEM, almost perfect except the halyard and the bridle line. (ropes; short, worn and weak from age... easy to deal with. Main sheet looks like a new one)
Yes, the OEM sail is in good condition. (which is really surprising for a appx 30 yr old sail)
Noting differences in the rigging vs Sunfish I'd kind of like to make the changes, but considering this is approaching becoming a collectible (already a very uncommon hull) would that be a mistake?
Main issues being:
It doesn't use the ratcheting block/pully for sail control, just a cast sort of hook bolted to the front of the cockpit
No hole in the daggerboard for an eye bolt to affix a bungee.
Secondary is the placement of a cleat where the Sunfish had a fairlead and then no cleat behind the mast.
Also some later Sunfish had a cleat on the mast which really helped with raising the sail and securing the halyard.
So, do I go for ease of operation, changing hardware (drilling as little as I can) or leave it OEM?
Yes, the OEM sail is in good condition. (which is really surprising for a appx 30 yr old sail)
Noting differences in the rigging vs Sunfish I'd kind of like to make the changes, but considering this is approaching becoming a collectible (already a very uncommon hull) would that be a mistake?
Main issues being:
It doesn't use the ratcheting block/pully for sail control, just a cast sort of hook bolted to the front of the cockpit
No hole in the daggerboard for an eye bolt to affix a bungee.
Secondary is the placement of a cleat where the Sunfish had a fairlead and then no cleat behind the mast.
Also some later Sunfish had a cleat on the mast which really helped with raising the sail and securing the halyard.
So, do I go for ease of operation, changing hardware (drilling as little as I can) or leave it OEM?