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Zidelia
Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 13 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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Topic: Self draining Posted: 19 Sep 13 at 7:07pm |
Hi, I have just purchased a Laser 16, the previous owner never sailed it and the boat hasn't got the fitting for self draining? It's got two 1 1/2" holes with no fittings? Anyone know where I can get them and how do they work?
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Telltale
Posting king Joined: 03 May 12 Location: Cardiff Online Status: Offline Posts: 169 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 13 at 7:32pm |
I wouldn't be surprised if that was it ! You just need 2 bungs for the holes when you are sub planing speeds to stop the boat filling up, then open, pull out one bung or two depending on how much water needs to be sucked out by the Venturi effect.
I'll be shown up now by someone telling me where to buy a round bailer
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Zidelia
Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 13 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 13 at 8:12pm |
thanks for that, there are two 11/2" holes, there needs to be something in there?
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JohnW
Really should get out more Joined: 17 Jul 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 552 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 13 at 8:26pm |
Do you mean the holes in the transom?
If so, it looks as if they get covered with a mylar sheet. See this picture: If so, this type of stuff would do the job: or You can just glue it on. The flap is simply there to stop water sloshing back into the boat while it is draining. This link may be of interest. Edited by JohnW - 19 Sep 13 at 8:28pm |
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Zidelia
Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 13 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Sep 13 at 11:11am |
Many thanks, all questions answered, great forum,
regards, brian
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Zidelia
Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 13 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 13 at 7:30pm |
Does anyone know where I can get spares for a laser 16? I need a mast step?
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JimC
Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6648 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 13 at 8:03pm |
Its almost certainly going to be a standard component from whoever did the spars. Are there any manufacturers badges on the mast?
It looks from a rigging manual I found on line as if it might be a proctor/Selden mast in which case the fitting ought to be reasonably available. Edited by JimC - 30 Sep 13 at 8:10pm |
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Zidelia
Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 13 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 13 at 8:08pm |
No manufacture markings. If I knew the maker I would contact them, I know this model is not made any more, it's about 12 years old approx.
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transient
Really should get out more Joined: 21 Aug 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 715 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 13 at 8:37pm |
Northampton Sailboats do spares for a wide range of Lasers, some of them old and discontinued.
They don't have the 16 listed but they may be able to help directly or perhaps point you in the right direction. |
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Zidelia
Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 13 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 13 at 8:39pm |
Can't believe this forum, so helpful!
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