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Intresting setup there- kicker, deck cleats etc.... Nice to see old lasers going though. Mines a '88 and the oldest I know of is a '68!
 
Intresting setup there- kicker, deck cleats etc.... Nice to see old lasers going though. Mines a '88 and the oldest I know of is a '68!

Wow! From what I've read, there were only two boats produced prior to 1970, both quite different from what became the first real Laser in 1970. The first had no core in its laminate and weighed only 109 lbs. The second had a slot cut in the deck so the mast could be moved back and forth and the rake altered for rig testing. If the boat you saw really is a '68, it would have to be one of these two boats.
 
Thanks, 132. Here's a couple more pics and a 'before.' Can you I.D. the boat in the foreground? They're hard to come by.

I painted it myself, using cans of spray paint (!)... Krylon Fusion, 'specially formulated to bond to plastic' topped with UV resistant clear coat. Krylon seemed to holds up well on my daggerboard, so I decided what the hell.

The results exceeded my wildest hopes. The pictures don't really do it justice. In the water the reflections look almost like yellow flames flowing across the hull. Spectacular! I'll try to get a video.
 

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Thanks, 132. Here's a couple more pics and a 'before.' Can you I.D. the boat in the foreground? They're hard to come by.

I painted it myself, using cans of spray paint (!)... Krylon Fusion, 'specially formulated to bond to plastic' topped with UV resistant clear coat. Krylon seemed to holds up well on my daggerboard, so I decided what the hell.

The results exceeded my wildest hopes. The pictures don't really do it justice. In the water the reflections look almost like yellow flames flowing across the hull. Spectacular! I'll try to get a video.

how long ago, i mean how well does it hold up? looks real nice though. looks new!

looks like a neat boat in the foreground too, no idea what it is
 
I did it over the winter. It's only been in the water once, so far. I managed to hit some rip-rap while launching with no damage to the paint, though.
I have concerns about how well it will hold up too. I know it will be more fragile than gel coat. Scratch repairs should be easy, though; just get out the can of spray paint.

I'll let you know how well it hods up at the end of the season. I figure if it really was a bad idea, I get to spend another winter sanding. Hopefully, not.

I really don't expect flaking or peeling, based on my experience with the daggerboard, but time will tell. Also, I'm hoping the UV resistant clear coat will help.

The white boat is a Laser II. Never very popular in the U.S. but very fun. Spinnaker and trapeze. It's an '81. We're hoping to race it in the Leukemia Cup regatta on Memorial weekend. I get to ride the trap! Have some fun and raise a little $ for a good cause.
 
Here's a shot that gives some idea how the reflections look. It's better in person........
 

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I did it over the winter. It's only been in the water once, so far. I managed to hit some rip-rap while launching with no damage to the paint, though.
I have concerns about how well it will hold up too. I know it will be more fragile than gel coat. Scratch repairs should be easy, though; just get out the can of spray paint.

I'll let you know how well it hods up at the end of the season. I figure if it really was a bad idea, I get to spend another winter sanding. Hopefully, not.

I really don't expect flaking or peeling, based on my experience with the daggerboard, but time will tell. Also, I'm hoping the UV resistant clear coat will help.

The white boat is a Laser II. Never very popular in the U.S. but very fun. Spinnaker and trapeze. It's an '81. We're hoping to race it in the Leukemia Cup regatta on Memorial weekend. I get to ride the trap! Have some fun and raise a little $ for a good cause.


yeah, that would be great if you could let me know, i know of a couple boats at the club that would benefit from that.

that laser II looks like a lot of fun for a great cause.
 


Maude. My first laser, bought 2 weeks ago from a sailing club where it had been rotting in a hedge. She's a 1970s (68710) model with Sail repaired, given a damn good wash, some new rigging bits, needs some gel coat fixing and ready to go for sea trials over the next few weeks. I am uber excited! And thanks to all here for putting up with some pretty nooby questions over the last week or so.
 

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