I’m starting this thread as a database of photographs showing the details of how Lasers are put together. I’ve had the opportunity recently to do some extensive repairs on my older hull and also to take apart several Vanguard hulls. I think the value of having a collection of pictures like this would be:
1. To provide insight on why failures occur.
2. And therefore how best to make repairs.
3. Document possible differences in construction methods over the years.
Hopefully this will go far beyond the usual mast step repair pictures and eventually include details of all the hull and deck areas.
Thanks. The photos were taken in that orientation, because the boat was flipped over for repairs. I used an iPhone through an inspection port.I’ll have plenty to post later taken from other perspectives.This is something very, very good, thanks. It would help, though, if you could (re)orientate the pictures so that the deck is always up.
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Here is the comparison of the ‘74 rail to the Vanguard. The Vanguard photos show the port and starboard rails looking towards the bow.
Welcome to the strange world of nonprofits. Apparently sacrifices must be made in the name of progress.... Anyway, it is yielding some interesting information.Looks like you're running a laser chop shop there... :-()
It should! From what I have seen of the inside of these boats they are solid as a rock!This is making me feel good about my 2001 vanguard hull!
As far as I know they all have a plywood stringer under the cockpit floor. My 1974 does.Also, this one had a plywood stringer under the cockpit floor whereas the 1974 hull (above) looks to have some foam