singletrack_mind
New Member
Hi, I am refurbishing a Laser I sailed as a kid & have just re-claimed. It dates from the late '70s. I have two questions I hope someone here could help me with:
The joint between the deck and the hull has opened up for about 12" midway along the starbord side. I expect to fix this by prying the two layers apart a little and working either polyester fiberglass resin OR epoxy in there, then clamping with a row of small clamps. Question is which material would be best?
Second question is about the trailer: I re-vamped an ancient Mastercraft trailer (late 1950s vintage) to haul the boat from where it was to where it is now, and built supports to hold it under the gunwall the same way I've seen launching dollies constructed. The bow is supported by a "Y" shaped yolk. The Kitty hawk laser trailer is made just this way but has somewhat longer supports under the gunwalls than mine. I am worried though that this method may have caused the delamination mentioned above, and have added a 2" wide nylon web strap from side to side that supports the hull a little ways forward of the rear of the cockpit. What are anyone's thoughts on the best way to support a Laser on a trailer? This boat may live on its trailer all the time, and will travel a good distance to water each time out.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts & experience!
The joint between the deck and the hull has opened up for about 12" midway along the starbord side. I expect to fix this by prying the two layers apart a little and working either polyester fiberglass resin OR epoxy in there, then clamping with a row of small clamps. Question is which material would be best?
Second question is about the trailer: I re-vamped an ancient Mastercraft trailer (late 1950s vintage) to haul the boat from where it was to where it is now, and built supports to hold it under the gunwall the same way I've seen launching dollies constructed. The bow is supported by a "Y" shaped yolk. The Kitty hawk laser trailer is made just this way but has somewhat longer supports under the gunwalls than mine. I am worried though that this method may have caused the delamination mentioned above, and have added a 2" wide nylon web strap from side to side that supports the hull a little ways forward of the rear of the cockpit. What are anyone's thoughts on the best way to support a Laser on a trailer? This boat may live on its trailer all the time, and will travel a good distance to water each time out.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts & experience!