Jerry, The Sunfish Class has a Masters and something like a Super Masters Fleets! Even awards for the Ladies! I am fond of sailing mine when the 'breeze' is "on" and full tilt upwind planing is the order of the day! My family has another one in FL, and they are situated such that when the 'breezes' come up, it is a broad reach over to the other side of the Bay, and a close reach back! Blasting planing both ways! Additionally,I have never been confused with an adult acting being. Ask my wife and kids. Sunfish are for fun in a blow!! And now for the 'string pullers' -the class currently allows outhaul, cunningham, vang, Jens rig, JC strap, AND MAINSHEET! Whew! it is getting to be a complicated little craft! You are more than welcome to sail my 'fish any time you would like - You are at least "this tall to ride" LOL. GO. LB/GF! M-17 # 316a 'that ain't bad gelcoat -it's "patina"! Team Geezer Racing.....Old and in the Way Arizona Sailing Squadron BTW - Watch out for those" 6' + size" inspection hatches - I remember them as not having any non-skid on them - DANGER! In a message dated 6/27/2008 9:53:37 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jerry@jerrymontgomery.org writes: Gary- I thought Sunfishes were for kids! Jerry jerrymontgomery.org ----- Original Message ----- From: <GILASAILR@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:51 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Ventilation

I have had Beckson and other manufacturers deck plates installed on a couple of boats - They are strong enough to support standing - pushing (hiking) in the 4" versions. Only problem I have seen is when you get up to the jumbo (6'+ sizes) and they are exposed to mucho UV. If someone was 'really bored - they could laminate a small Dorade box for the vent and keep it in place 24/7. A great winter project there. Please think 20 times before cutting a 4" hole in your boat. If you use the right size hole saw (recommended over saber saw type) they are nearly as strong as the deck they replace.

I am installing a 4"er with 'booty bag' in my Sunfish tomorrow. Allows me access to hiking straps, daggerboard trunk,storage and I guess I will have ventilation 'down below' ! LOL.

GO. LB/GF! M-17 # 316a 'that ain't bad gelcoat -it's "patina"! Team Geezer Racing.....Old and in the Way Arizona Sailing Squadron

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