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I recently bought a 1986 Laser. It's in great shape, except for the mast step. The previous owner says that while it leak slightly, it's structurally sound, and that he has taken it in high winds (20+ knots) without issue. From the pictures, you can see that it is crudely sealed with silicone...

Hi All, It had been around a month after I had noticed a bit of rust coming out of one of the screws of my control lines cleat on the deck... So yesterday I finally had a day where I was not in a rush and could take my toolkit to the club and attempt to replace it. I go there with my...

Hello, I just sold my 2012 Laser Radial and upgrading to a 29er with a teammate of mine. I have found this used 29er on kijiji and wondering if the sails are legal to race with? There is no numbering just 'ITA' and Volvo which I assume was from an event and the sails were used by an italian...

Afternoon everyone, I was given a 2008 Vangard Laser Radial last year. Hull # OQTL0408J708. W/ Club Laser Holt XD Rigging. Was hoping my kids would enjoy it as they are interested in sailing (last 3 years) We quickly found out that this great boat was not for a new recreational sailor. I...

Hello. I need some advice. Yesterday I was sailing my Laser 14 (no jib) in serious wind and waves. I was doing good until I tried to tack into the wind. I pushed the tiller away, released the mainsheet, and leaned back. The sail flapped like crazy and all three battons flew out. I got about 60%...

Hello, thank you for reading. I am new to the group and hoping for a miracle, so here goes. I am a 100% percent disabled veteran. I suffer from PTSD and a TBI along with a host of other injuries. I have found that being on the water with the wind in my face has been a powerful therapy for me. I...

So I am a big fan of Dinghys such as the Laser Bahia, Sport 14 and Wayferer (and on occasion Redwings). I love the feel of racing through the waves in Boats bigger than Fevas and Topaz. We have a decent number of sailors in the Handicap. However occasionally I don't have a crew when I am...

Hey everyone, I just bought a 1978 Sunfish and once I got home and pulled it off the trailer I noticed it was heavy. The hull looks to be in amazing condition, but it doesn't have any inspection ports, so I figure it is time for that. I am planning on installing just one behind the splash guard...

My wife and I purchased a 1973 Sunfish last summer. It was in great shape and we cartopped it for the long ride home. We got it home with no issues and, after a few minor repairs and a new sail, we headed off to the lake. We are newbie sailors and spent the day practicing. After finishing...

Hi guys, I just bought my first sunfish last weekend. It's a 1988. I got a great deal on it with a racing sail, but it has some damage. The guy I bought it from said during the winter wind flipped the sailboat and the impact caused the crack. I've looked through the forums, but I haven't found...

I'm new to sailing and boats in general and don't know that much about repairing boats. I recently came into possession of a sunfish sailboat and I would like to restore it if possible. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I believe the boat is from the 1980s. There is a sticker that...

I am a laser sailor who has sailed a laser for two seasons. Despite my reasonable time sailing a laser, I am still struggling to get upwind Boatspeed. The boat I have started with the basics of laser but with aide from my club, is now rigged up-to-date. I sail a radial rig and weigh...