Hi -
I have what I believe to be a 1989 laser with a leaky mast step. When my son last sailed it I found some loose parts inside the hull that looked like part of the mast step ring. I've searched the forums and have gotten some good tips but still have some questions.
Now the questions;
The number on the transom is Z1 DD 5079 1 889. As I understand the code my hull number is 1,450,791 and it was built in 1989. There used to be a good post or article on hull numbers but I can no longer find it??
2nd question - what happened to all the good stuff that used to be on Drlaser.org??
I intend to put an inspection port in the deck to reach in and reinforce the bottom of the mast step. My planned placement id to have the edge of the hole 6” off the centerline and 8” away from the mast hole. Comments? Too close? Too far away?
What size hole do I cut for an inspection port - 6” ?
Can I easily get replacement floatation bags if I cut the old ones out to provide a better view? Is there another way to provide floatation??
Any problem if I put another port in the front of the cockpit next to the dagger board?? Will it be helpful in doing the repair?
Thanks
Andy Zangle
I have what I believe to be a 1989 laser with a leaky mast step. When my son last sailed it I found some loose parts inside the hull that looked like part of the mast step ring. I've searched the forums and have gotten some good tips but still have some questions.
Now the questions;
The number on the transom is Z1 DD 5079 1 889. As I understand the code my hull number is 1,450,791 and it was built in 1989. There used to be a good post or article on hull numbers but I can no longer find it??
2nd question - what happened to all the good stuff that used to be on Drlaser.org??
I intend to put an inspection port in the deck to reach in and reinforce the bottom of the mast step. My planned placement id to have the edge of the hole 6” off the centerline and 8” away from the mast hole. Comments? Too close? Too far away?
What size hole do I cut for an inspection port - 6” ?
Can I easily get replacement floatation bags if I cut the old ones out to provide a better view? Is there another way to provide floatation??
Any problem if I put another port in the front of the cockpit next to the dagger board?? Will it be helpful in doing the repair?
Thanks
Andy Zangle