billeidson
New Member
Hi - I'm looking for advice (and pictures, if possible) on removing the foam in the rear deck area. Last year, I bought a 1978 Laser. I've fixed most of the leakage problems, but the boat is still heavy. I assume the foam inside is saturated.
I put my digital camera in the inspection port just to the right of the centerboard and saw that there is a flotation bag, no foam, in the bow.
Therefore, I assume the trouble spot is under the rear deck.
Questions:
* Is a 5-inch inspection port big enough to reach in and cut out the foam or should I be looking for a 6-inch port (available on the Force 5 site).
* Where exactly is the foam?
* Where is the best place for the port? On the rear deck or inside the aft wall of the cockpit?
* And I've seen people recommend gluing the ports and others using nuts & bolts - any recommendations?
* If anyone knows of a site that shows a step by step process, I'd appreciate the link
Thanks for any help.
Bill
[email protected]
I put my digital camera in the inspection port just to the right of the centerboard and saw that there is a flotation bag, no foam, in the bow.
Therefore, I assume the trouble spot is under the rear deck.
Questions:
* Is a 5-inch inspection port big enough to reach in and cut out the foam or should I be looking for a 6-inch port (available on the Force 5 site).
* Where exactly is the foam?
* Where is the best place for the port? On the rear deck or inside the aft wall of the cockpit?
* And I've seen people recommend gluing the ports and others using nuts & bolts - any recommendations?
* If anyone knows of a site that shows a step by step process, I'd appreciate the link
Thanks for any help.
Bill
[email protected]