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I have a 1973 Laser #9665 with some various damaged areas. The boat is in amazing shape for its age, and I plan to race with the boat. I'm wondering how and if repairs should be made. 1. Mast Step It isn't leaking water into the hull and it hasn't broken yet, but there is noticeable cracking...

Sounds good, thanks.

Hey! I’m getting into racing my laser in local club races and I have some issues. 1. For sail numbers below 10,000, would you put a 0 for the first digit or leave it as 4 digits. 2. If you couldn’t tell by the last question, my boat has metal gudgeons. They are old and bent, and I’d like to...

Hello! I’m not a frequent user of the forums so sorry if I’m doing something wrong. I have a ‘73 Laser in blue. It’s in OK overall condition, no leaks, mast step holds water, no major dents. However, the gelcoat is worn and faded, and it has tons of scratches. How does mixing new gelcoat to be...

Thank you guys so much for everything! I have a new set of battons coming.

Got it, thank you for your help. I order a new clew strap and battons.

Thanks for your help and time! He vang was clipped on the boom and the mast. I guess it was not tight enouph and the boom slipped out of the mast. I did not use a tie down strap. I untied the secondary when the slipped out. I didn’t was the sail to tear or be damaged. I am using a similar...

Thank you for all your advice. By Laser 14 I mean the boat is 14 feet long. I tis not designed to have a jib. Sorry for not being clear. I think I capsized from turning to hard and not leaning agaist it hard enouph. Thanks so much for all the advice and help!

Hello. I need some advice. Yesterday I was sailing my Laser 14 (no jib) in serious wind and waves. I was doing good until I tried to tack into the wind. I pushed the tiller away, released the mainsheet, and leaned back. The sail flapped like crazy and all three battons flew out. I got about 60%...