Good evening everyone. For some time I've been interested in getting into sailing however I am on a limited budget. I recently moved to Traverse City and came across an add from an elderly woman on the peninsula who was trying to get rid of her mid 1980s laser sailboat. I purchased the boat for $5 total. It came with an intact hull and deck with solid hardware (no boom, sail, rutter nor centerboard). There is however circumferential separation between the deck in the hull. The two are joined however by a strong seal around the centerboard hole (terminology?). I had the boat cleaned up nicely but I am trying to figure out the best way to create that joint. My other concern is some of the edge of the deck where it starts to wrap around the whole has chipped off about 1-2 cm in a couple areas. I have done some research and found that white elastomeric polyurethane sealant may be my best option.
If this is a good option, what is the best way to go about joining the two. I was simply planning on putting the boat upside down and generously filling the cracks likely with the use of several vices.
Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated thank you!
If this is a good option, what is the best way to go about joining the two. I was simply planning on putting the boat upside down and generously filling the cracks likely with the use of several vices.
Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated thank you!
