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Old wood Sunfish cockpit self- bailer problem

frogman2	I have a rare old wood Sunfish ('66?) that had a self-bailer in the cockpit. The threads stripped on the male end and the cap was lost. Have searched many old marine stores but no luck. Currently I have just jury-rigged it so we don't flood but its not too reliable. Would appreciate ideas or referrals to other resources for OLD Sunfish (if there are any)! Thanks!	2002-07-28
derwoodjr	I would replace it with a new style one. they still make the bailers. http://WWW.TEAMVANGUARD.COM 1800-342-3644 sells the bailers that replace the one on your sunfish. It is Item number #79260 bailer Complete with 13/16" cap and Item number #79266 Bailer complete with 1-5/16" cap, you can also buy the ball item# 79332 that includes a washer and is in a package of five. the bailers complete are in the 60 buck range (54.99 and 59.99 Canadian you can also ask about bailer parts item numbers #43604, 43605, 43608, 65087 43608 is the cap of the bailer. those four numbers are all under 16.00 Canadian (this store is in Ontario but they have the best prices!) Good luck!	2002-08-05
frogman2	Thanks Sloopy! You were my only response...I really appreciate it! Frogman2	2002-08-13
derwoodjr	So did ya get it fixed?	2002-08-13

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