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Replacing the bow handle on a Sunfish sailboat manufactured after 1987 requires caution to prevent the internal wooden backer block from falling into the hull.0:11 These handles attach via screws that penetrate the fiberglass deck into a wooden block secured by a fiberglass strap and glue.0:18 Over decades, this adhesive can fail, causing the block to detach.0:33 To prevent the block from dropping, leave one original screw in place while pivoting the old handle out and installing the new one.1:10 If the block does detach, repair requires removing the metal deck edge trim, splitting the deck-to-hull seam, and re-gluing the block with epoxy or polyester resin.7:17 Because the pot metal handles corrode and the internal wood may rot, the handle should not be used as a primary lifting point or for heavy-duty winching.3:08 Snug all fasteners evenly to ensure proper alignment and prevent stripping the wood.4:37

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