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    Cleaning the deck

    I'm finding it hard to get rid of stains ( from the rubbing between the mast and mast step ) out of the deck. I've been using Muc-Off Marine ( which has proven to be really good ) but it's unable to remove the tougher stains. Has anyone else got any idea of what I can use to get rid of these stains?
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    Products for the gel coat

    What product do people use to restore the gel coat gloss after using wet and dry on the hull? (after using wet and dry, the area where i sanded become matte and not glossy) I've heard people use 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, is this good to use or is there something else i should use.
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    Cleaning the non skid deck

    Thanks guys :) I used the Cif (as its now called) and the stains came off a dream. Many Thanks again :)
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    Wet and Dry abrasive marks

    I have recently been do some repair work on the hull of my laser, and have therefore been gently sanding out the scratches using different grades of wet and dry paper. But after doing this, i realized that it takes away the glossiness of the hull in that area and therefore looks matte and stands...
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    Cleaning the non skid deck

    I was wondering what people use to clean the decks of their laser. I have been using Marine Muck-Off. Its good, but it doesn't get off the tough stains. Could i use Jif or something like that? Any advice would be much appreciated :)
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    Help with these repairs - Please

    Thanks for the above - really helpful :), but just a thought, if i wanted to get rid of the colour marks could i just gently sand paper them out and then polish it?
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    Help with these repairs - Please

    I have got some pictures of various parts of my boat that i would like to fix up. Could anyone tell me what i should be using to amend these problems. Thanks :)
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    Colour Transfer

    I was sailing round the other day, when my friend hit my laser from the side. When i looked on the side of the boat i noticed that some of the color from his hull was now on mine and there is also a long scratch down the side. His hull is blue. Ive tried getting rid of the color but it just wont...
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    Harken Clew Sleeve

    I am thinking about getting the harken clew sleeve but i before doing so, i want to know how to get one on the boom. Surely it the mainsheet blocks would get in the way of putting one on! I've never seen them in use and the internet doesn't provide much assistance
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    Load bearing point?!

    I want to splice one of the ropes on the laser but before doing so i checked in the class rules. It said that you can splice on any load bearing attachment point. What is a load bearing attachment point and would an example be the Vang on the lower mast section?:confused:
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    Maintenance to my Centerboard/Dagger board

    In terms of repainting the dagger board, would you recommend painting it with some gel coat or something like that?
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    Maintenance to my Centerboard/Dagger board

    After looking closely at my dagger board i noticed that the bottom edge of the foil is really rough and in places has small chips in it. How would you recommend repairing this edge to make it smooth - maybe some wet and dry paper? Also the leading edge of the dagger board has the white layer...
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    General boat care!

    i need to know some basic information about how to clean my laser including hull and sail. Any information would be great. For instance how to clean to deck of the boat and how to get rid of scratches on the hull. Thanks

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