I picked up a vintage (if neglected) Day Sailer 1 over the summer and am looking for wisdom on any or all of the following topics:
<OL><LI>Should I be concerned about the possiblity of the boat sinking in a capsize situation? If so, can I mitigate that risk by installing foam flotation under the wooden seats or under the forward storage area? Any specific suggestions on a gameplan would be appreciated -- my bride and four children are threatening to stay ashore until I solve this one.</LI><LI>Not that I ever plan to capsize -- but has anyone had success minimizing capsize situations by placing a float at the top of the mast or by inserting foam into the mast cavity itself?</LI><LI>Any recommendations on good jam-cleat hardware for securing the main sheet -- and where to install it? (Looks like I have the original hardware -- a two-inch-diameter brass puley which may be a decent collector's item but isnt' much help in a strong wind).</LI><LI>Is that drip-drip-drip coming out the screw on my centerboard trunk likely a result of a gasket problem ... or is it more likely that I need to re-bed the screw?</LI></OL>
Chuck Goodrich (good5buck-at-nii.net)