This page is specifically aimed at documenting the various board restorations I have done. While much of the focus is on Mistral mid/early 80's boards; much of the content can be applied to any board restoration from this era
How to fix / rebuild / re-create those little plastic pieces on your vintage sailboard ( Mistral daggerboard inserts, sail batten ends, etc)
Mistral sailboard daggerboards have a tendancy to get damaged after 40 years...usually its the little plastic inserts
This video shows how to re-make those tough to find parts, even how to make those vintage sail batten ends.
This is Part II of the previous video showing the completed pieces and some comentary regarding assembly as well as other hints/tips.
Footstrap Restoration / Replacement
Universal Joint Restoration / Replacement
1984 Mistral Garda Restoration (6 videos)
1984 Mistral Take Off Restoration (7 videos)