Sam
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We have an older Laser my daughter is sailing for the first time. It is taking on a lot of water. The bottom and hull/deck joint seem intact. Is there a common Laser issue somewhere in the centerboard trunk that would cause this?
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We have an older Laser my daughter is sailing for the first time. It is taking on a lot of water. The bottom and hull/deck joint seem intact. Is there a common Laser issue somewhere in the centerboard trunk that would cause this?
Several possibilities. Easy to check first, pour water in the mast step and see if it leaks out into the hull.
Not that? Any fitting is suspect as well as the joint between the deck and the hull which can delaminate. Tape connect a vacuum cleaner exhaust to the drain hole and pump air into the hull. Paint suspect areas with soapy water and see what bubbles.
Several possibilities. Easy to check first, pour water in the mast step and see if it leaks out into the hull.
Not that? Any fitting is suspect as well as the joint between the deck and the hull which can delaminate. Tape connect a vacuum cleaner exhaust to the drain hole and pump air into the hull. Paint suspect areas with soapy water and see what bubbles.
How "old" is old?We have an older Laser my daughter is sailing for the first time. It is taking on a lot of water. The bottom and hull/deck joint seem intact. Is there a common Laser issue somewhere in the centerboard trunk that would cause this?