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Hi Guys, Anybody ever replace a flat tire for their Seitech Dolly? On the knobby size "A" tire the size reads 145/70-6. I e-mailed Seitech and they told me that because of the design of the wheel, I must buy the entire wheel assembly.:( Does that mean I can't just buy a standard 145/70-6 and...

I know that APS has a list of post 2001 line lengths, but using their guide I cut a 5' length for the cascade line for the 15:1 vang and it seems too long. When I connect it to the boom and mast, the double block is very close to touching the vang (like 3") leaving a bunch of slack for the...

Hi, Anyone having problems with the TLF search feature? I can't seem to look up any information from threads and posts after 2005... For example I typed in "Zhik" and there's no information. I hope it's not my computer, but please let me know if it is. Thanks

Hi Guys, I am seeking your wisdom and was hoping that you guys may be able to assist. I have a used Laser with a broken mast tube that I bought for a good deal on this site. The boat itself is in pristine condition it's just the mast tube that's the problem. Te original owner tried to fix a...

Hi, I've got yet another mast step repair question... What is the optimal deck port placement to perform a mast step repair? How many inches from the tube? I'd like to use two ports, one for each side so that I can view the repair from either side to make sure that the repair is solid from...

Hi, Just got my hands on a used laser with some beat up blades. The Centerboard has a repair on it that needs sanding down. What grit should I use? Hopefully I'll get that done today. Also, based on other threads that I have read on this subject, people have been using Krylon spray...

Hi, I just got a new racing daggerboard. I know that my old wooden daggerboard used to vibrate a lot in the daggerboard slot. Is it legal to pad the front and rear edge of the daggerboard slot with material in order to reduce the vibration and to protect the front and trailing edge of my...

Hi, Getting ready to prep my hull for new paint job. My question is this: After I wash down the hull with detergent, is an acetone wipe down enough to remove all wax and oil residue from the gelcoat or do i have to get the specialty surface cleaners like "Awl-Prep" or "Interlux Fiberglass...

Hi, Has anyone ever done a coaming replacement? I'm in the process of refinishing a '78 hull and would like to replace a beat up old coaming. My concern is this: Based on diagrams of where the foam blocks are, it seems that I won't have underneath access to the last few screws on either...

Does anyone know how to remove the metal drain assembly? Mine is all worn and corroded. I'm trying to prep an old hull for new gelcoat or Awlgrip (haven't decided yet) in the meantime I'm trying to do as much prepwork as possible. I want to replace it with the new plastic drain plug. Thanks...

Hi, After a long layoff from Sunfish sailing I have once again gotten the itch. I would like to restore my old 1971 hull into a racing condition boat. The hull has been laying upside down on a lake in my hometown, idle for the last 15 years. I saw it this past weekend and it'd be a great...