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Thanks. Sounds possible. I guess one way to find out is to go out sailing! That's why I asked about buoyancy volume!!!!

My very old laser (from 1970's) got left out last winter without a cover. The cockpit drain got blocked with leaves and the cockpit completely filled with water. The bow was also down. I scooped the water out and as I tried to turn the boat to completely drain out the water I noticed that it was...

David- Thanks. My crack is just horizontal, but in the same location. The tube is very thin at the bottom in general which led to my decision to wrap it. I used a light bulb suspended inside to dry. How did you effect the repair? I should have taken pictures!

For anyone interested in this thread: How things are proceeding and plans for the work: I cut the opening in the deck for the inspection port (16 cm) to the side and forward of the mast tube. I found the cracking to be at the side-bottom of the tube- as if the tube bottom was pushed out down...

Thanks for the advice. I had already been there. Unfortunately those articles are reserved for ILCA member which I'm not, yet. Question: Is the bottom of the mast step tube fixed to the 'donut' or does the donut serve just to stop lateral movement? I ask because I'm thinking about using...

:rolleyes: My recently purchased used laser takes on water at the mast step. I've not yet been able to determine exactly how and where it's leaking, but it seems secure at the deck level. I would appreciate info as to the best place to cut an inspection port? And if there is an web source...