Save yourself the elbow grease. A new sail, and triming it correctly will make a lot more difference than the condition of your hull. Read A Manual of Sail Trim. There are several noted stories of top level sailors winning big races with sub par Laser hulls.
I just bought a 1976 laser with orignal centerboard and rudder. Does anyone know what they are made of. The outside looks like gelcoat but in the places where it is chipped away, there is wood underneath.
How should I restore them? All suggestions welcome. Thanks.
I just bought a old laser (1976) and it came with the old M rig (modified rig). This rig was developed in 1975 and was the precusor to the Radial Rig. Dick Tillman describes the M rig in "The complete book of Laser sailing"
Apparently, this old sail was never used much by the previous owner...
I am considering purchasing a Laser but wanted to take a sail on one before I made the commitment.
I have sailed on Sunfish, Blue Jays, Mobjacks, J 24s, and large crusing boats. I am an ASA certified sailing instructor and promise I will take good care of your boat.
I am located in the NY...
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