Was walking near boat in a certain angle off light and noticed bubbles on bottom can anyone identify what it could be ,it’s like the Fiberglass is bubbling
Here are the pics of the rivets (LaLi) asked about also shows bottom color ,looks to be orig paint , bone looking ,there is signs of cracking on paint ,looks to be stress cracks ,seems to be topical.Also bow looks to be repaired .Thanks
I to have acquired a boat and needs lots of work so will be lurking here ,my boat was free ,the guy even dropped it off for me . I have nothing but the bare bones boat shell ,said he would bring sail but nothing yet ,fingers crossed. You are ahead of me you have sail ,rudder ,Center Board , ect .
Thanks for help Riv , Think I’ll make my own sail just to do some gentle breeze sailing to learn ,Ive thought a little about it doesn’t look to be rocket science to make my own sail ,the previous owner still hasn’t brought the sail if he has it . He said the sail was at a friends and he would...
I saw this on shop.foghmarine.com website
Laser performance kit outhaul
Previous owner says will get me sail ,I guess any day now ,he doesn’t have the centreboard ,thinking I can make one doesn’t look that complicated
Thank you guys for the info, the advice to sail on light and moderate breeze days seems up my ally. The wild ride may be later on down the road with experience . By the way what’s a “mast step repair”.Seems that the boat may be able to separate the top half from the bottom ,looks to be riveted...
Yes it’s ILCA 80 ,I think it’s a laser type boat ,pretty sure from browsing the web . I have the boat and hopefully the sail as soon as the prev owner brings it to me and that’s it ,will need everything else ,rudder ,the funny flat thing that goes down centre where the slit type hole is ,not...
Hello, I just acquired a free sailboat , I believe it’s an ELCA 80
I have never sailed but like to give it a try ,not sure where to start
Did a little google search and it seems that this boat is a laser type boat ,
Just want to get on water ,not sure what kind of sailing that this boat offers...
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