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A while ago I started this thread.... New here, refurbishing an old Laser ....and received a ton of great advice that gave me confidence to move ahead. Thank you again for your input! I started by cutting a hole for a 6" inspection port (jigsaw with metal fine-tooth blade) and removing the...

Thanks again everyone for your input. Have taken in your advice, chatted with a local sailor and done a bit more research on this forum and others. Have decided to tackle the hull first, then once that's done and out of the way will work on foils, rigging and the older plastic bits. To get...

Thanks much Ghost Rider! Indeed I was looking for guidance on the rollover Joint. And, as for the mast step: I did the water test. Poured about 8 oz in and all but the last 1 1/2 “ drained in to the hull, so there is definitely a crack somewhere. Interestingly I found a prior owner...

Thanks Rob. I will give the step repair some thought by researching what’s required. From what I’ve seen so far it is a fair amount of Effort. The boat has only seen flat/fresh water use over the years. Our lake doesn’t permit power boats and is relatively small (300 acres) so propensity for...

Thank you LaLi and everyone. Would the centerboard be made of the same material as the rudder? Here is a pic of the centerboard: Was thinking of painting it just to freshen it up even though it’ll be underwater. Fish can be very judgy you know. Any particular paint to recommend?

Hello all. Just bought an old Laser and am looking to get back into sailing. Used to race 110's, Dragons and Flying Fifteens in the 70's and 80's with my dad (salt water). Then life got in the way. Kids off to college now and i'm looking forward to getting back into it, albeit fresh water...