Ejwheeler3
New Member
OK - so I did my best to inspect the mast step before buying a 1980 laser, but while out sailing today in a nice 15+ knot breeze - boom - down came the mast. Actually, not so much "boom", as a really nasty slow motion fiberglass tearing noise. Anyway...
After being towed back to a shore by a lovely couple on a Hobie 16 (video of same here:
- I was testing out a waterproof iPhone case) I'm now looking for opinions / estimates on the following:
+ should I have the boat repaired, or is this catastrophic?
See attached photos for scope of damage. The last photo is 30 minutes before the incident, showing the mast in the correct orientation.
+ I'm not up to the task myself - so if I do have this repaired, what would you estimate the cost might be at a competent sailboat shop?
+ Super extra bonus! If you live in the Cincinnati area - where would you go? As far as I know, the only real option is Strictly Sail on Kenwood Road.
Thanks in advance...
Jay Wheeler
After being towed back to a shore by a lovely couple on a Hobie 16 (video of same here:
+ should I have the boat repaired, or is this catastrophic?
+ I'm not up to the task myself - so if I do have this repaired, what would you estimate the cost might be at a competent sailboat shop?
+ Super extra bonus! If you live in the Cincinnati area - where would you go? As far as I know, the only real option is Strictly Sail on Kenwood Road.
Thanks in advance...
Jay Wheeler