Climbing Bum
New Member
Just bought my first Laser (1981 $750) I know next to nothing about sailing. Some of the old posts on here were very helpful to me so wanted to share my experience.
--I'm able to get the boat onto and off my 4 runner by myself which was a big concern. I'm in decent shape and this is hard but do able.
--I already started scraping up the hull by not having a launch Dolly. I regret that so I built what is shown below.
--While I could lift the boat onto my car I couldn't move it by myself. The smaller Dolly is so I can move it down a narrow alleyway while on its side.
--The boat leaks even in no wind I assume it's the auto bailer based on my inspection but wonder if it could leak through the drain plug which is very old. Going to silicone some stuff and I'll update once I seal all leaks.
--Those Dollys can be made for $40 each with parts from Home Depot. Which is nice if you're cheap like me.
--I'm able to get the boat onto and off my 4 runner by myself which was a big concern. I'm in decent shape and this is hard but do able.
--I already started scraping up the hull by not having a launch Dolly. I regret that so I built what is shown below.
--While I could lift the boat onto my car I couldn't move it by myself. The smaller Dolly is so I can move it down a narrow alleyway while on its side.
--The boat leaks even in no wind I assume it's the auto bailer based on my inspection but wonder if it could leak through the drain plug which is very old. Going to silicone some stuff and I'll update once I seal all leaks.
--Those Dollys can be made for $40 each with parts from Home Depot. Which is nice if you're cheap like me.