kentblairl

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@TotalBoat 13 сағат бұрын

Great fiberglassing work!

@kentblairl 13 сағат бұрын

Thank you for the support and we look forward to learning more about how to transition from the epoxy based repair to a polyester based gelcoat finish. It can be done if the proper primer bridge is applied after fairing, and the primer has plenty of time to be dry dry dry...

@kennedybj1 15 сағат бұрын

I love mine ..Ive got a 13ft jackson coosa and the c tug has no problem going through rocks and sand

@jrmil1454 7 күн бұрын

What about the unused portion of THIXO? Will that nozzle now harden so the rest of the tube needs to be discarded?

@kentblairl 7 күн бұрын

The THIXO that is in the screw on mixing tube will harden towards the tip, creating a nice seal for the reast of the unmixed resin and hardener in the caulk tube. We just leave the tip in place until it is time for another project, then we take the old tip off and put on a new tip. Or the shipping cap could be put back on. The THIXO tube is usually shipped with several mixing tips, or call the JD Tech Team to get more.

@jrmil1454 6 күн бұрын

@@kentblairl Sounds like a great product. Can’t wait to try it out on my next project.

@rogercrowe7367 11 күн бұрын

Where are you located!

@kentblairl 9 күн бұрын

Tidewater Virginia now. Before was NW Florida

@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for your videos! I enjoy small dinghies. Your videos are valuable to those who are thinking about or have started building the Nutshell Pram. It would be very useful for viewers if you would use the "Play List" and make a folder for every one of your specific boats, Sunfish, Nutshell Pram, etc. That way viewers, including me, would not have to "hunt and fetch". And you might very well increase your viewership! Thanks again for your videos!

@kentblairl 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the idea we'll look into it. In the meantime if you visit our blog and look on the right side, all of our boats have their own page. Those pages have links to these videos. Here's the Nutshell page: smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/p/nutshell-pram.html

@abgates56 19 күн бұрын

I really love that red PFD. Could you tell me what brand that is? Thanks!

@kentblairl 18 күн бұрын

Astral Camino and I think they still make a variation. More info on our blog: smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/2018/04/personal-flotation-device-tips.html

@abgates56 18 күн бұрын

@@kentblairl Thanks!

@kentblairl 18 күн бұрын

@@abgates56 You're welcome.

@abgates56 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for another great video. The parts diagram you showed has part number 43501 for the "sheet snap". Do you now if this part can still be found, or has it been superceded by another part number? I see SunfishDirect has one with part number 91208 but I wasn't sure if it's the same size. Thanks!

@kentblairl 20 күн бұрын

That Sunfish Direct part will work. I'm not sure who sells the brass snap shackle, maybe check The Dinghy Shop or Intensity Sails. You can find them on ebay from time to time. If we come across a spare we'll let you know.

@JenkinsBoatWorks 21 күн бұрын

super cool video! Love the old wood sunfish. did you say 1953? I learned a lot! thanks

@kentblairl 21 күн бұрын

Yes Sir, Aileen Shields Bryan, daughter of Cornelius Shields and married to ALex Bryan of AlCort, was a champion yachtswoman of her own and suggested the widening of the Sailfish and addition of the cockpit to make the "Sunfish." Carl Meinelt drew it up on the shop floor and 20 prototypes were built for family and friends in 1953, along with the Patented rudder releasing mechanism making its debut. Our boat ZIP is number 13 of those first 20. FMI: smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/p/alcort-sunfish.html

@JenkinsBoatWorks 20 күн бұрын

@@kentblairl that is super cool. wow! thanks for sharing all that with me!

@JenkinsBoatWorks 21 күн бұрын

"and then we have no idea what this goes to" lol. good stuff!!

@smkunder1 21 күн бұрын

So are those available?

@kentblairl 21 күн бұрын

Yes via paypal: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/E35DKQ6UEHREL

@abgates56 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for anothre great video! I received my Dynamic Dolly yesterday and will put it together today. What psi do you recommend for the dolly tires when using it in an asphalt parking lot and concrete boat ramp? Thanks!

@kentblairl 24 күн бұрын

Great, we love our dollies, we have 7. For hard surface and hard pack sand we run 30 psi. For soft sand going uphill we deflate down to 15 or so. The dolly rolls easily, so park it sideways vs downhill if needed. If you plan to trailer the assembled dolly, we recommend replacing the wingnuts on the tongue/axle bracket with appropriate size marine stainless nylon lock nuts, because the wingnuts can vibrate loose. Or check the wing nuts periodically, and have a spare or two. Have fun, Clark and Skipper

@abgates56 24 күн бұрын

@@kentblairlWe got the boat to the lake today with no problems. It will stay there on the dolly until Fall. I'll be sure the wing nuts are tight and get some spares. Great idea. Thank you!

@kentblairl 23 күн бұрын

@@abgates56 Huzzah! You're welcome and Send us some photos to lewis dot kent gmail

@abgates56 Ай бұрын

I have a "new to me" 1982 Sunfish which looks like it has some salt water corrosion. The rudder is very stiff. I can raise and lower it by hand, but it is too stiff to raise and lower it with the tiller. Is this normal? Should I take steps to try to reduce the stiffness (oil; take apart and clean; loosen bolts, replace any hardware?) Thank you!

@kentblairl Күн бұрын

Ours are usually too stiff to raise with the tiller without a lot of exertion. You can check tiller bolt nut tension. And there is supposed to be a plastic washer between the wood and the metal cheek, on both sides of the rudder

@danielbrunner7730 Ай бұрын

If you don't watch the video but just listen to the audio this sounds so dirty... Sorry I had to! 😂

@ThomasFMPayne Ай бұрын

You need 1/8 x 3/16.

@FarlinBlack Ай бұрын

Great Video Captain! I've learned a lot about my Lugger from watching your videos. I like your style and I really appreciate all you've contributed through your curation of this content. Fair winds to you.

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Thanks, we have fun sharing knowledge with folks.

@TotalBoat Ай бұрын

Making great progress!

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

We're going to make SMEDLEY a "total boat" again, with your team's generous assistance :)

@abgates56 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the very interesting video. I'm looking to buy my first Sunfish in the near future. I have a 6' x 10' utility trailer. Do you think it would be just as good to get a dolly and use the utility trailer, or would it be preferable if I could find a Sunfish for sale that comes with a boat trailer designed for the Sunfish. Thanks again!

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Either way works. It is a tight fit on the 10 foot trailer, we now have a 12 foot for some of our boats and also a dedicated small boat trailer for one Sunfish and a kayak/canoe. The 6x12 we have now is made by Carry On and the Microsport trailer is sold by Malone Auto Racks. The Dynamic Dolly is the key, whether you leave the boat on it or carry the dolly along, it makes getting the boat from trailer to water very easy, and opens up access to a lot of launch spots that do not have ramps. The dolly breaks down into five pieces that will fit in the trunk of a compact car.

@abgates56 Ай бұрын

@@kentblairl Thanks for the quick reply. Do you think a 5'2" 125 lady could get a Sunfish down a concrete boat ramp and back up using the dolly? Or would it make more sense for someone my size to use a boat trailer on my car? I've read it's kind of tricky to maneuver a Sunfish trailer down a boat ramp with and without the boat.

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

@@abgates56 That all depends on your fitness level, and if you are fit enough to sail a Sunfish then you should be good. We want a system where we have to lift the boat as little as possible, and for us that involves using a dolly. FWIW we have never launched a Sunfish from a trailer in the water, we have used the trailer to get the boat close to a launch spot, then either carried (when we were younger) or dollied the boat the rest of the way in and out of the water.

@abgates56 Ай бұрын

@@kentblairl Thanks again. I'm fit, just not very big. My utility trailer has higher sides than yours. I think my sides are 24" tall. So the dolly front and Sunfish bow would be propped up higher in the front. Do you think this would be a problem? Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it so much!

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

@@abgates56 You'll have to figure out the fit, but possibly the bow goes under the side rail.

@christophernoto Ай бұрын

Nifty! I miss how easy it used to be to clamp racks onto rain gutters!

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

And car roofs that were made of steel, or station wagons big enough to carry a boat inside :)

@tadasdovii8262 Ай бұрын

Ahh... good old Drascombe. One of best boats ever. After 2 years I at last found time to make my drascombe afloat and tommorow will try have some sailing.

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@TotalBoat Ай бұрын

Glad to see Thixo Pro is working well for this project!

@leftycut1 Ай бұрын

I have just been given a fiberglass sailfish from my elder friend It has been in her barn for over 30 years. I have been watching every video I can but I can’t find one on setting a sailfish up A lot of sunfish videos and I know they use a lot of the same stuff but I would imagine that they are setup a little different. I know I have to have all new lines and would like to know how to set it a up properly. If you know of any videos please let me know Thanks PS your sailfish is very beautiful!!!

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Check out our other video. The halyard ties to the upper boom about 60 inches from the top of the boom. And we set the gooseneck about 21 inches back from the forward end of the lower boom. The main difference from the Sunfish is that the Sunfish has a halyard block and halyard cleat, while the Sailfish only has the halyard cleat. If you were to take a properly rigged Sunfish sail and booms off of a Sunfish it would fit properly onto a Super Sailfish MKII (Fiberglass), they have the exact same size sail, booms and mast. Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2rdaauPr62ee9Usi=W8rL6ym7DDJaeaFr

@leftycut1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your help. !

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

@@leftycut1 You're welcome. Keep an eye on this page, we are taking the boat out over the Summer and we'll post a video on the set up. And if you have questions in the meantime, just ask them here. Cheers, Kent and Skipper

@TotalBoat Ай бұрын

Great work with this patch!

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Whoooeeee it got warm! When they say exothermic they aint kidding :)

@cole_kendamas Ай бұрын

Yo I was wondering if you could do a video on rigging this my family had an old one we are bringing back and are interested in

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Hi, all of the info we currently have is on our blog. Take a look and see if that is helpful, and we can also answer specific questions when they arise. Our blog: smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/p/o.html

@platinum9898 Ай бұрын

My problem is its too tight and i can't release the new trailer i bought. Old trailer but new ball coupler assembly. Will loosening this nut allow me to finally remove the coupler?

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

Yes, that should work. Good Luck.

@jamescobern8192 Ай бұрын

What size rivets?

@kentblairl Ай бұрын

3/16" closed end aluminum from Laser Performance dealer or The Rivet Factory

@paulbriggs3072 2 ай бұрын

Its a nice boat. I never heard of a Sorg, and I thought I had heard of nearly all lapstrake sea skiff makers.

@kentblairl 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, She's a sweet ride. More Info on our blog: smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/p/sorg-15-runabout-willow.html

@douglaselliott4300 2 ай бұрын

Rowlocks in the UK. Pronounced rollocks. 😉🇬🇧

@cmetz100 2 ай бұрын

Do you have plans for the wooden sunfish?

@currentfaves65 2 ай бұрын

LoL, well, certainly not clickbait !

@lic.nahuelsanzol6854 3 ай бұрын

Hi! My name is Nahuel, and I own a sprit-sailed boat (a 12-footer I built myself). I'm having some trouble with reefing and sprit trimming. Could you show me in a video how you manage it? Or could you send me pictures of your rigging system? Thanks !!!

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

You can look though our blog, maybe some photos there can help. The sprit rig is not a high performance system, but it will get you there with simplicity. Don't overthink it, or overcomplicate. You could send us photos to lewis dot kent gmail so we can see what issues you might be having.

@dwightmarshallphoto 3 ай бұрын

thank you

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@billybob1151 3 ай бұрын

Hi, got a link to you from a Facebook Old Town canoe Group saying you can mix custom colors. I'm trying an Old Town Tripper to it's original color. Can you help with this? Your videos are very informative.

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

Hello, the paint company you want is George Kirby out of New Bedfoed Mass. They've been mixing paint since 1856, and if anyone knows if that yellow is an Old Town color... FMI: kirbypaint.com/

@huntsail3727 3 ай бұрын

Don't know if you are still monitoring this channel or not, but wanted you to know I appreciate you posting this video. I am thinking of buying a Capri 18 and this helped answer one of my questions. One more question: The boat has a hose going from the low point near the keel and battery back under the cockpit all the way to the stern. It looks like a line for a bilge pump, however, there is no opening for the water to be pumped out. The current owner said he never had a bilge pump and did not know what the hose was supposed to do. Can you tell me if this hose is meant for a bilge pump, and so how is it intended to be setup to pump water overboard? Thanks!

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

Hello, as far as we knew that hose drained back to the "self bailing" cockpit.

@blippityblop2012 3 ай бұрын

I cannot get the drain plug to unscrew on my sunfish. The screw is so old and I stripped it with barely any pressure. Do you have any advice on how I can get it off? I can hear water splashing around when I move the hull 😢. Also, do you have any videos on how to fix leaks?

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

You'll probably have to remove the entire housing/plug and put in a new one if the head is stripped. And we have a lot of repair videos on our channel, use the search function first to find "Air Leak Test" or post a question on specific repair areas

@blippityblop2012 3 ай бұрын

@@kentblairl thank you. If I put a new one in, won’t the hole that I cut to get the old one out be too big to hold the new one? I’m just wondering if I’m going to have to cut it out, repair the fiberglass, and then put the plug in a different spot.

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

@@blippityblop2012 No. Buy a new nylon drain plug with housing, Ronstan makes one and there are many brands. Some Sunfish dealers have them. Get good marine sealant. As for the old plug housing, it is usually held with 2 small pins and you can gently pry out the entire housing. Then the remaining hole can be filed a little larger to accept the new plug/housing. Secure it with marine sealant/adhesive and 2 marine stainless sheet metal screws. Drill a small pilot hole for the screws.

@blippityblop2012 3 ай бұрын

@@kentblairl thank you!!

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

@@blippityblop2012 You're welcome

@theartfulsailor5679 3 ай бұрын

Have you installed the same size handrails on a wooden Sunfish; and where would you locate then fore and aft? Would Teak serve? Thanks

@RandomKidwhodoesstuf 3 ай бұрын

This was the video I was looking for, just got a sail fish I was very confused on how to put in the rudder, thank you!

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@huntsail3727 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this, looking for more of your video's on your Daysailor. Subscribed

@huntsail3727 3 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. I owned a Daysailor like this, similar color hull even, many years ago. This would have been a great tip. Also, like the idea of the furling jib already attached saves some setup and take down time. I looking to sell the 23' cutter I currently own, and go back to Daysailor as soon as I can find one. Easy to launch and retrieve, and a lot of fun to sail. Will be looking through your channel hoping for more great tips. Subscribed. Hope you are still enjoying the O'Day. Thanks for posting.

@wisconsineaglesfan7925 3 ай бұрын

My ring finger hurts just looking at your wedding band. I think the ring has become a permanent part of you now... like it or not. lol

@kentblairl 3 ай бұрын

That ring got squished years ago by something, so it is more oval than round. It looks worse than it is, comes off easily, which Skipper should keep in mind :)

@smkunder1 4 ай бұрын

More things to look for, very informative

@n176ldesperanza7 4 ай бұрын

Sweet!

@FarlinBlack 4 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you Captain. I am going to try to recreate this for my Lugger in Western MA. I really appreciate your sharing.

@kentblairl 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@Verradonairun 5 ай бұрын

I just bought a sprit rigged dinghy and am thinking about converting it to a standard gaff rig. Would you happen to know, which rig performs better to windward?

@kentblairl 5 ай бұрын

Gaff rig with boom. You might consider a gunter rig, which is basically a high peaked gaff. We like the sprit because this boat's main purpose is rowing, and if there is a nice beam wind or aft, the sprit rig is very easy to rig and enjoy a nice run. Every rig performs better, but none is simpler than a boomless sprit, which has been used for centuries.

@Verradonairun 5 ай бұрын

@@kentblairl thank you for answering so quickly and so thoroughly. My main reason for wanting to change it to a gaff with boom, as immature as it may be, is that I love the visual effect of hoisting a gaff with a topsail. But I definitely agree that simplicity has its own value. ☺️.

@kentblairl 5 ай бұрын

@@Verradonairun That is understandable and sounds very picturesque. Send us some photos at lewis dot kent gmail when she's ready!

@smokeycanuck8058 6 ай бұрын

Regardless of how you like them, it's likely confusing to approaching vehicles who always think you're going the wrong way in traffic.

@aNaturalist 6 ай бұрын

Super nice boat! I hope to one day have a 17 or 18 footer. I have the Cat's Paw now, which is just under 13' LOA.

@kentblairl 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@douglaselliott4300 6 ай бұрын

Skippers equivalent of a warning shot across the bow? 😉

@kentblairl 6 ай бұрын

Always

@stevehanna4345 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Happy Lugging 🤓👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ethanbarnes-et4jr 6 ай бұрын

I have to do this to my boat what ive been wondering is if i have to pour new foam to reattach the block before i press the deck back down my decks pretty stiff ive been putting off splitting it cause i dont want to have to buy the foam your help would be appreciated your videos help me massively . Also my hole in the front is like a half dollar sized so would you fiber glass it from both sides or just the outside.

@user-yj2ff3po1l 6 ай бұрын

what is the widest this vise will open and have you had any trouble with the quick release feature

@kentblairl 6 ай бұрын

No problem with the quick release. I'll have to check it in a few days.

@ethanbarnes-et4jr 6 ай бұрын

Nice sail love your videos

@kentblairl 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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