If the hull doesn't leak, it's a good value, IMHO.
More importantly, the boat seems to suit you because you really don't need the upgrades until you have gained experience in the Laser.
I'm not from the US so don't know about the market there, but I would have thought you could find a much better boat for $1000. This one is as good as 40 years old, so it would want to be showroom perfect to be worth that much.
Does the serial number have a letter in front of it? My boat has the #4429, but there is an A in front of it, so the real number is 104429. the last 4 characters should be the year (mine says M82B) so it was made in 1982.
Can't wait to see pictures.
Can't wait to see pictures.
oh man, that boat is in pretty good shape, the repairs are easy as pie. but how much is she weight? if its over weight you might have a different issue.
To answer your original question, I think you stole the boat (c:
Don't use bondo, as someone else said.. go to west systems and find the right product. They'll help you on the phone too, if you need it. You don't want to contaminate the 'wound' with anything like bondo.
Good sailing.. make sure to wear the PFD !!
Thx 203 - heading to REI to fit one today. From the feedback on TLF I'm thinking an Extrasport is my best betGood sailing.. make sure to wear the PFD !!
I think 1000$ is too much for a boat of this age. Plus, you have to repair it at two places. If you have the budget for, I'll just look to a boat like year 2000 + .. so you'll maybe pay 3000-4000$ for it but you're sure that it will be stiff and if you want to race earlier that you thought, it will be ready.. it's my opinion about that.