I own a 1988 Laser and have not sailed it in about 20 years. It has been stored on the trailer either indoors, or under a covered deck, or for a short period outside but covered. I am finally in a position where I have time to sail it again, but want to make sure that everything is still in good shape.
I have been reading about the mast step issues. Besides filling the hole with water to see if it leaks, what else needs to be checked to make sure that it is still secure? How do you check? How do you fix it if there is a problem?
What else should be checked? How?
Is there anything that should definitely be replaced before I sail it? All of the blocks, vang, etc. have been kept in a storage bag (with the rudder, tiller, dagger board, and sail) inside. The sail looks to be in good shape from what I have unfolded so far, no mold.
Thank you for any input I can receive. I am looking forward to getting back in the swing of it. I always enjoyed sailing it.
I have been reading about the mast step issues. Besides filling the hole with water to see if it leaks, what else needs to be checked to make sure that it is still secure? How do you check? How do you fix it if there is a problem?
What else should be checked? How?
Is there anything that should definitely be replaced before I sail it? All of the blocks, vang, etc. have been kept in a storage bag (with the rudder, tiller, dagger board, and sail) inside. The sail looks to be in good shape from what I have unfolded so far, no mold.
Thank you for any input I can receive. I am looking forward to getting back in the swing of it. I always enjoyed sailing it.