Small Boat Restoration, Sunfish Sailboat Restoration Small boat sailing, building, repair and restoration. Welcome!
This page was originally created to share information on restoring vintage Sunfish, and expanded to cover a variety of small watercraft. Kent and Skipper
We are the authors of The Sunfish Owner's Manual, published 2013l: https://www.createspace.com/4286071?ref=1147694&utm_id=6026
The Sunfish Owner's Manual is a one stop resource for the world's most popular sailboat. Inside there are chapters on
06/07/2026
Happenins around the Lewis Boat Works, Spring has sprung. Weve been working on the Nutshell Pram tiller, Bahamas Dinghy gunwale and Penobscot 14 hurricane damage repair. Fortunately we had our Inspector Pixy to keep an eye on us.
05/31/2026
Find a well fit PFD and WEAR It Please :)
WEAR a PFD - Springtime Cold Water Shock WEAR a PFD - Springtime Cold Water Shock
05/21/2026
https://youtu.be/wPYhOib5kmA?si=T9U5bxsL0DSnpo4X
Sunfish Sailboat Knots Knots for a Sunfish Sailboat. WHY KNOT book now available for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724677632
Spring Safety Tips from Boat US Foundation
A few quick checks now can help set the tone for a safer boating season.
1. Check Safety Equipment - Confirm required gear is on board and in good condition.
2. Test Electronics - Confirm all electronics power up including the navigation lights.
3. Plan Before You Go - Review the forecast and be mindful of the water temps.
4. Review Navigation Rules - Refresh yourself with navigation rules before heading out.
5. Create a Float Plan - Be sure to tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.
04/30/2026
https://youtu.be/NCOX_9tkZTo?si=dp6oQ8QcaQMutim-
Copy of The Virginia State Navy and Isle of Wight County Mariners of the American Revolution The Virginia State Navy and Isle of Wight County Mariners of the American Revolution with Isle of Wight County VA Historical Society historians Kent and Audr...
04/29/2026
The Research Assistant Pixy
04/13/2026
Everything got rinsed off today, pollens seems to be ebbing.
04/12/2026
What we've been working on, local history for the VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission events:
Copy of The Virginia State Navy and Isle of Wight County Mariners of the American Revolution The Virginia State Navy and Isle of Wight County Mariners of the American Revolution with Isle of Wight County VA Historical Society historians Kent and Audr...
03/02/2026
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Knot-Skippers-Guide-Small/dp/1724677632
Why Knot: Skipper's Guide to Small Boat Knots A little book of the 4 basic knots to get started messing about in small boats. Color photos of real knots in use on real boats, the bowline, figure 8, half hitch and square knot. Also includes chapters on the sailor's spar hitch and marlin hitch. Bonus chapters cover nautical terms, how to tie a...
03/02/2026
Our late Winter project in 2016...