I have a 1974 Laser with a variety of gel coat and fiberglass problems. I received it as a gift and have sailed two seasons. I replaced some of the deck hardware and all lines and sheets. I also replaced the grab rails. There is some impact damage to fiberglass, some separation of the hull and deck, some gel coat pitting. I have a bunch of pictures. I'm looking for "good enough" durable solutions for someone who has no intention of racing. I don't really even care what it looks like. I just want a dry boat that will not leave me stranded. I plan to cut a port for a dry bag and use it to reinforce the mast step…but I'm hoping to make it one more season before doing so.
Some specific questions… How do I repair the cracking at the deck/hull edge? What's the best way of repairing that impression right at the edge of the dagger board passageway? The metallic patch is waterproof metal tape that I put over an impression crater on the deck.
Any way to repair the impression craters without cutting out a hole and redoing the fiberglass?
I know there is a whole (no pun intended) collection of repair articles in this forum, including compilations. I'm looking more for identification and diagnosis. What do the problems presented in the pictures suggest needs to be done?
Some specific questions… How do I repair the cracking at the deck/hull edge? What's the best way of repairing that impression right at the edge of the dagger board passageway? The metallic patch is waterproof metal tape that I put over an impression crater on the deck.
Any way to repair the impression craters without cutting out a hole and redoing the fiberglass?
I know there is a whole (no pun intended) collection of repair articles in this forum, including compilations. I'm looking more for identification and diagnosis. What do the problems presented in the pictures suggest needs to be done?
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