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Thanks I did not take any pics as I could not find the camera!!! I used West for a few reasons: My understanding is that epoxy has much better adhesive properties than polyester when you go over old fiberglass adhesion is key and the bond is mechanical. West with its pump system...

I fixed the boat last weekend. Thanks for all the help and advice. I used a hair dryer in the inspection port hole I cut on and off for several hours. the mast step was quite warn and dry as a bone. I proceeded as follows; • Mixed a test batch of WEST epoxy to make sure it was still...

I've mixed a test batch of WEST to make sure my hardner and resin is still good. The plan is to do the repair tomorrow. The one remaining good digital camera that my sons have not admitted to "borrowing" is missing so I will not be able to give you a visual blow by blow ala LooserLu. I have...

Nice pictures! I usually start the job and forget to take pictures at each step!1 Andy

49208, That works. Knowing that the mast tube should be attached to the bottom of the hull makes the repair much easier. I have 14 5/16" from the deck to the bottom of the tube so I've got room to fill the bottom of the tube. I'm going to let it dry out for a while and probably do the repair...

So I cut the inspection port hole tonight and looked closely at the step. There seem to be three distinct parts down there: the mast step cylinder, a wood and glass step, and the foam donut. The mast step is a square piece of wood and glass attached to bottom of the hull. It seems to be in...

Jimmy, I've used WEST epoxy over polyester many times and not had a problem. Surface prpeparation (clean, dry, and rough) is the key in my mind. Andy

Senna27, Your thread was one of the first good ones I came across. (I made a word doc of some useful threads as a reference guide.) Colie sails convinced my son to go with the 6" port. They were generally helpful as one of the sailors there had recently done this repair. I'll probably use a...

computeroman2, Thanks for the advice. I'll try searching the site again for the number decoding - I wasn't very successful the first time around. I put a web cam in the hull and for the first couple of minutes thought that the step looked fine THEN I got a look around the starboard side and...

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...

I just wanted to confirm that if I buy a laser with a radial rig that I can put my old standard rig on it ?? Thanks Andy Zangle

I've moved the boat into my garage and am letting it dry out. My current inclination is to get a new hull and dispose of this one. There are existing repairs in at least the stem, and the bottom of the hull near the stern. In at least one area, there is a leak betwen the hull and deck. Finally...

Al - No offense, I got bought the boat several years age with the port already in. After reading some of the laser Faq's and sites, I've determined that the boat number is 873. Does anybody know what year it was made? also will the age make it more difficult to repair? Thanks, Andy

Thanks for the help and advice. I am going to wait until I get back from vacation before deciding what to do. I'll post as I make further progress Thanks Andy Zangle

OK I'll try to post the pictures again. The tube is intact the bottom plywoiod ring and the fiberglass holding it in place failed I looked at the Colie part - thanks. Is worth it to invest $300 in this boat? The hull seems sound both the deck is spongy and there are stress cracks by the...