After fnding a great deal on this used, not loved enough Laser, we have started the repair and refurbishing of my daughter new (old 1974) laser.
She is thrilled at the prospect at launching it this week-end (mind you water still at 5C, 42F around here!)
With the help of various posts found in this forum, here's what we have done in the last 3 weeks:
1) Changed all lines, being a standard rig, we followed advise found here to respect class rules (although there's no immediate plan to race her)
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2) The maststep, although it still looked pretty solid despite a slow leak, got that fixed and installed an inspection porthole and fixed maststep with carbon fiber. Also installed new wearplate in bottom of mast step.
3) Revarnished all wood, yes still has the old wood tiller on it for now but it sure looks great!!!
4) Changed hull drain plug, cockpit drain fitting and daggerboard brake.
5) Resealed on deckware to hull.
6) Changed upper section mast end plug.
7) Repaired and rebuilt both the daggerboard and rudder, as per instructions found here, I must say it was loads of labor of love, but they sure look great!!!!
8) Sewed carrying bags for all foils and components, looks sharp too.
9) Cherry on the sundae, refurbished an old trailer (got it for 150$ca, which is about 100$US) and spent about 70$ on wood, paint and hardware and we end up with one cool looking trailer, again found the plans and ideas for it on this site. Modified the design slightly to had a lockable part locker for all components. Mind you the colour was selected by little princess, not too manly, one must say!
10) Time to take her out and try it.
So we do thank all of you forum members for constantly posting very helpful advice and ideas regarding anything related to Lasers, you are members of an impressive community that share a second to none passion for wind, water and fun.
Ghislain and Emilie
She is thrilled at the prospect at launching it this week-end (mind you water still at 5C, 42F around here!)
With the help of various posts found in this forum, here's what we have done in the last 3 weeks:
1) Changed all lines, being a standard rig, we followed advise found here to respect class rules (although there's no immediate plan to race her)
.2) The maststep, although it still looked pretty solid despite a slow leak, got that fixed and installed an inspection porthole and fixed maststep with carbon fiber. Also installed new wearplate in bottom of mast step.
3) Revarnished all wood, yes still has the old wood tiller on it for now but it sure looks great!!!
4) Changed hull drain plug, cockpit drain fitting and daggerboard brake.
5) Resealed on deckware to hull.
6) Changed upper section mast end plug.
7) Repaired and rebuilt both the daggerboard and rudder, as per instructions found here, I must say it was loads of labor of love, but they sure look great!!!!
8) Sewed carrying bags for all foils and components, looks sharp too.
9) Cherry on the sundae, refurbished an old trailer (got it for 150$ca, which is about 100$US) and spent about 70$ on wood, paint and hardware and we end up with one cool looking trailer, again found the plans and ideas for it on this site. Modified the design slightly to had a lockable part locker for all components. Mind you the colour was selected by little princess, not too manly, one must say!
10) Time to take her out and try it.
So we do thank all of you forum members for constantly posting very helpful advice and ideas regarding anything related to Lasers, you are members of an impressive community that share a second to none passion for wind, water and fun.
Ghislain and Emilie
