"Thank you for keeping the Sunfish legacy alive!"
We heard those words again and again at the Annapolis sailboat show. From sailors who first stepped aboard a Sunfish more than 50 years ago to families who just recently discovered the boat, visitors reminded us of how much one sailboat can mean.
Our booth had a map that asked, “Where did you first sail a Sunfish?” By the end of the show, it held over 250 pins! Each pin marked the beginning of someone’s sailing story, and together they showed just how many people share a connection to the Sunfish.
We were honored to receive the Best in Show award presented by Sail America for our booth in the under 200 ft category. We sold a few boats and made great connections… but our favorite part was hearing your memories and meeting sailors excited about what comes next.
Whether you stopped by for the Sunfish or to explore another boat in the lineup, our goal remained the same: to get more people on the water and make sailing accessible to everyone. Thank you to everyone who visited, and for those who couldn’t join us, here are answers to some of the questions we heard most!
Questions We Heard at the Show:
What is the starting price for a Sunfish or SOL?
Both the Sunfish and SOL start at $6195 with options available to personalize your boat. We anticipate prices to increase in 2027, so now is the time to put a deposit down!
How much do the boats weigh?
Making boats that are easy to get to the water is a priority across our lineup:
Sunfish- 120 lbs
SOL – 120 lbs
Fusion I – Approximately 137 lbs
Fusion II – Approximately 216 lbs
Maverick – 90 lbs
We take pride in building lightweight boats, with construction designed to help keep them that way for years of sailing.
What is the difference between the Sunfish and the SOL?
The SOL is where SERO’s story began in 2021. We later began manufacturing the Sunfish, bringing two boats with a shared hull shape and distinct features into our lineup.
Both weigh 120 pounds, start at the same price, and use the familiar lateen rig. The SOL adds an open cockpit, ergonomic handles, and two magnetic attachment points on the deck that securely hold our magnetic cups.
That extra cockpit space makes the SOL a popular choice for sailors who want more room to move or space to bring someone along, including instructors teaching a new sailor.
What on earth is that green boat?
The Maverick is one watercraft with four ways to enjoy the water: sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and wing foiling with the appropriate wing and foil setup. It is definitely one of a kind!
At just 11 feet long and approximately 90 pounds, it’s compact, easy to store, and simple to rig. Its stable hull welcomes beginners while offering experienced sailors and riders new ways to play. Whether you’re teaching sailing basics, picking up a paddle, or trying something new, the Maverick lets you explore multiple activities without storing a separate boat or board for each one.
What is the Super Sunfish / SOL 2.0 rig?
More commonly, people asked, “What is that giant gray sail on the SOL?” If you noticed the different rig on our display SOL, that was the Super Sunfish / SOL 2.0 rig. Compatible with both our Sunfish and SOL sailboats, it offers more power, additional sail controls, and a higher boom for comfort and visibility.
The rig features a lightweight, two-piece carbon fiber mast and carbon fiber boom, paired with an 80 square foot radial-cut sail with vertical battens. The sail can be furled to reduce its area when conditions call for less power.
A longer sail foot helps improve balance and reduce weather helm, while a vang, Cunningham/downhaul, and outhaul provide more control over sail shape. This has become a popular choice for recreational sailors who want more visibility, speed, and power!
What is SeaDek, and can I add it to the Sunfish I already have?
SeaDek is a cushioned, nonskid foam material that adds traction and comfort where you sit, stand, and move around your boat. We offer multiple colors, available separately or as an addition to a Sunfish or SOL.
Our kits use 5mm embossed, closed-cell PE/EVA foam that resists water absorption and UV exposure. The Sunfish kits are shaped to fit any model year, making them an option for refreshing an older boat, too.
Most sailors choose SeaDek for the cockpit or seating areas, but one visitor had another passenger in mind: their dog! They asked about adding it to the bow of a SOL so their companion could move around more comfortably. We’re always happy to talk through customizations that help a boat fit the way you sail.
How does SERO build today’s Sunfish?
We build our Sunfish and SOL sailboats in Marine City, Michigan, using cored composite resin infusion. This process provides controlled resin distribution and a consistent strength-to-weight ratio.
Many longtime Sunfish owners are familiar with older boats becoming heavier as water accumulated inside. Our construction addresses that concern with modern materials and a process designed to resist water absorption and preserve the boat’s lightweight performance over time.
SERO also uses Aqua-Steel composite backing plates, which have the same or greater pull resistance than steel, will never rot like wood, and will not corrode against dissimilar stainless steel screws like aluminum.
We’re proud of the craftsmanship behind our boats and back it with a five-year warranty.
Thank you again to everyone who stopped by, shared a Sunfish memory, or discovered something new. Your enthusiasm reminds us why we do what we do: help more people get on the water.
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