Recent content by Cliff C

BTW, I found a tread or so about removing the deck but all seemed to be archived and couldn't find any supporting info. OK. It is getting fun now. Drilled an inspection port in the deck near the mast, off to the side and 6" behind the mast support as suggested. The 4.5 inch core that came...

I was looking at a thread because I'm restoring a very old and very heavy laser ZFSA1661M811. It was a gift and my daughter fell in love with the idea of sailing it. After looking into the project, there must be a better hull out there to restore. The rig seems to be in good shape. You...

I appreciate the advice. I'll put an inspection port in the cockpit and take a look at my options before committing either way. I must say I am concerned about getting a really good bond and cleaning out the broken chunks of epoxy or mastic or what ever they used on my boat. I think I can get...

Hi Rob, You make a good argument for not removing the deck. If you were to place an inspection port in the stern I assume you would place it in the cockpit above the drain? Another reason I was thinking about lifting the deck is it looks like they used a ton of material to mate the deck to the...

Thanks for the recommendation on the mast tube. Just wasn't thinking about the stress that must be exerted on the tube. I have been mulling this over and have a plan for this weekend. Will post pictures if it goes well or if it doesn't. Thanks!

Thanks. Yes I am aware of the brass fitting but it never hurts to make sure. Unfortunately during production they sealed some heavy fenders or as some would say bumpers in the hull. Additionally 3/4 of the deck is loose. I just don't think I could ever get a decent seal unless I do the...

Nice job documenting and explaining, the application tools were a bonus. My last real endeavor was 23' Nova Scotian Bluenose restoration. This included removing the deck and remounting. Wish I did a better job documenting for others. One friend went to school on my work and sold his for...

I noticed that a number of members have mentioned that they have opened a laser and I have run into a challenge with my newest lawn ornament. My newly old Laser ZFSA16661M811 has separated almost all the way around the deck. Hull and deck seem fairly rigid and in reasonably good shape. I...

I have run into a challenge with my newest lawn ornament. My Laser ZFSA16661M811 has separated around the deck. I need to take the deck off. Separating the cockpit drain area from the hull is the issue. It looks like the drain should be cut where it exits the hull. My 8 year old daughter is...

A friend of mine (at least I thought so when picking the boat up on a rainy night) gave me a laser he bought for parts. The rig, rudder and centerboard are in good shape as is the deck (solid not spongy). The problem is that the deck has separated from the hull almost all the way around the...