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FireplaceGirl

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Silly question time. My hull has a bit of a chunk out of the very tip of the bow and I was wondering if anybody had a template or any other advice that would help me repair/ shape properly.

Thanks,

FG
 
I did think about that but do not have access to many Lasers that wouldn't think it odd to have a strange woman tracing their boat. I may have to see if our local store actually has one on the floor.
Thanks!
 
Can you attach a picture? The curves in the hull and in the deck are pretty continuous, so that even if a small piece was missing, fairing that would follow the existing lines. I'm sure we all have different ideas about "a bit of a chunk." (which, coincidentally is how my wife would describe me these days.)
 
Can you attach a picture? The curves in the hull and in the deck are pretty continuous, so that even if a small piece was missing, fairing that would follow the existing lines. I'm sure we all have different ideas about "a bit of a chunk." (which, coincidentally is how my wife would describe me these days.)

Laptop down for the count so no pics.

I'll tell you a secret, women like a bit of chunk in their men. Very funny though.
 
FPG: congrats again on your boat, and for making it over from SA. my advice, for what it's worth is same as above. first, determine how you're going to fill the 'chunk'. this may be different if it's on the surface or if it goes through into the interior. hopefully, it's just on the surface and no water has gotten inside and compromised the hull. you should be able to mix up some marinetex and 'spackle' the chunk. then, sand it down smooth to match the surrounding area. from SA posts and info, your hull is worn so cosmetics aren't as important as preservation, right? you could probably have the hull flipped over and fill all obvious gouges at the same time. sand them smooth and then finish with a fine grit wet sandpaper to get it nice.

then get on the water. if you're sailing out of a club or facility with other boats, i know you will get the help you need. just ask, but you seem to be the outgoing type that will get noticed and get lots of free advice. take on one task at a time mixed with on-the-water.

good luck, have fun.
 
She is up on sawhorses in the driveway. I bought a little sander and all the different sandpaper I will need. Found the extension cord and I am ready to go. I am just scared to start. I am going to be working with materials I have never dealt with before. I do have some more experienced help comng on the weekend.

I am a girl, of course I want it to look as pretty as it can when it is finished but I am trying to be practical.

Thank you for your encouragement. I can't wait to get out and float ( or sink)!

Great learning experience, for sure. I have done so much research and studying that I think I might be able to re-assemble and rig this beauty in my sleep. Hah!

FG
 
Ooooops! Forgot one question.

Because this boat will never be class legal, what is the opinion on aftermarket parts?

I hope I am not breaking any rules by asking that on this forum.
 
If you made it to teh puppy photos you weren't far from general laser sailboat maintenance advice Click here and there is all sorts of stuff that might help refurbish a boat.

also over at SA there is a guy named Mike who goes by couchsurfer, He is very handy with boat maintenance, knows his way around Lasers as well as anybody, and is in Vancouver. Getting his help is probably the very best thing you can do.
 
I bought a little sander and all the different sandpaper

You might want to consider sanding by hand (with a block) until you are sure you know what you are doing.

Its easy to make things worse with a power sander in cases where a long-board or sanding block would be more suitable (like sanding out filler in hull gouges).

You might be OK with it doing the rough sanding on a bow job (...), but don't get carried away!
 
If you made it to teh puppy photos you weren't far from general laser sailboat maintenance advice Click here and there is all sorts of stuff that might help refurbish a boat.

also over at SA there is a guy named Mike who goes by couchsurfer, He is very handy with boat maintenance, knows his way around Lasers as well as anybody, and is in Vancouver. Getting his help is probably the very best thing you can do.


I think I have read your site back to front. There is a ton of great stuff there. I don't understand alot of it yet, but as I move forward it is making more sense.

I have talked to Couchsurfer and he has been great.
 

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