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  1. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Hey everyone, finally got out at the weekend! Thanks for all of the help! It was fantastic. It ended up being a gusty day but it was the only day we could both get out, ~15 km/hr wind gusting in the mid 20s. We set most of the boat up before launch, just had to hoist the main and put the...
  2. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Yeah, and thanks for the advice with the jib, I'll bring it. I had been considering leaving it, so that's good. Yeah, I won't go out alone until I get the hang of it.
  3. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Awesome, I had a look for that and found "sailing made simple" at the link below. It looks like it really has everything, so I will read that through after work. https://www.sjsu.edu/people/shirley.reekie/courses/sailing/s2/Sailing-Made-Simple-whole-book.pdf Still haven't taken it out, weather...
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    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Yeah, so I dug into that crack a bit. It's quite tough, fibrous stuff. I was quite ginger with it and didn't go all the way down to the fiberglass. I noticed that the material can bend as a sheet over the fiberglass below. Next I grabbed the anchor point for the mast and gave that a good tug, it...
  5. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Sounds fun! Yeah I bet they are, it's mahogany
  6. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Wow, that site really has everything about albacores, that will definitely be useful. It's a good video too, he seems to do fine without a crew member as well which is nice, I think your suggestion to start simple like that is a good one. He makes it look easy! I will need to find a way to...
  7. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Thanks, sorry I didn't get right back.. :) I might try it without the jib the first time I go out, unless I'm with someone that knows sailing. I'm going to be really careful with it the first time and definitely watch some videos for how to right it. I've gone through a few already, I'm perhaps...
  8. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Re: your edits. I don't about rigging at all, having never sailed! But the seller did tell me he made the changes based on forum conversation in the Toronto Yacht Club forum. I guess these boats are common and popular in Ontario.. Supposed to make the rigging easier or something I think. I don't...
  9. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Oh, yeah there is just a bit of dirt in there. I don't think it's been used for some time. I probably need to replace some of the wires and stuff before going out on a windy day, but having never sailed.. I'm going to choose a calm day first. The cables that hoist the mainsail and jib connect...
  10. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Okay totally! Yeah I'll be careful, that's some very encouraging feedback though. I was prepared to do some work on it but if it ends up to be that simple I'll be chuffed!
  11. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Thanks! Yeah I see what you mean, I'm not sure. That stuff is totally hard, but I guess if it was a product added later then a crack in it might mean nothing at all if it doesn't go into the fiberglass. I'll dig into it a bit with a screw driver this afternoon and see if that's all that is going...
  12. never_sailed

    Never sailed before, bought a albacore 16. Need mast footing/mast step repairs?

    Very excited to get started on a day with light wind, I've never sailed before but I've always wanted to! The boat was a great deal, brand new sails, some nice changes to the rigging, and a good price. I noticed a crack below the mast attachment point on the hull. I thought this would probably...
  13. never_sailed

    Never sailed. Buying a laser. Should I worry about a boat that was repaired?

    Thanks for the comments! I'll take everyone's advice and keep looking for something a bit easier
  14. never_sailed

    Never sailed. Buying a laser. Should I worry about a boat that was repaired?

    The seller also mentions that there are a couple of soft spots on the hull, is that a big issue?
  15. never_sailed

    Never sailed. Buying a laser. Should I worry about a boat that was repaired?

    So the laser 2 has a jib and that's presumably the complication that makes a crew member necessary. Is it possible to start rigged with only the mainsail? Or maybe rigged with just the jib to pull away from the boat launch?
  16. never_sailed

    Never sailed. Buying a laser. Should I worry about a boat that was repaired?

    Yes, one launch is a ramp and the other is a beach. Both come with a dolly. Thanks I'll have a look at the Flying Scott
  17. never_sailed

    Never sailed. Buying a laser. Should I worry about a boat that was repaired?

    Thank you for replying to my post :). Yes, me alone controlling it in the beginning anyway. My partner would like to fish off the back. I like the idea of sailing with a friend. I think I would find a friend to sail with at some point, for windy days. I'm 28, 6 foot 1, 175lb. There is also...
  18. never_sailed

    Never sailed. Buying a laser. Should I worry about a boat that was repaired?

    Link to ad, and anything else I should know about lasers or getting started?? Tips on transporting one from my place to the boat launch (2km away)?? https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/barrie/laser-2-sailboat/1518249905

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