How to Buy A Used (Second Hand) Laser/ILCA Dinghy

Buying a good second hand boat can be the difference between sailing a Laser for life, and quitting way too soon. In this video, I go through everything you need to think about before buying a used Laser/ILCA Dinghy.
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[@matthewkelly5471]

Big thing to know when buying is the condition of the trailer tyres. Original tyres are usually 10 inch and tyres don’t last forever. Ok if you only have to drag your boat a few Ks to your usual launch spot but if you have to travel a bit the tyres need to be reasonably roadworthy and you don’t want to be on the side of the road with a damaged tyre. Problem is they don’t make 10 inch tyres anymore. I had to upgrade my new to me laser with 13 inch tyres. Managed to buy trailer wheels with tyres fitted. Had to change the hubs to suit the new wheels. They come with bearings fitted but if not fitting bearing buddies you need the normal seals not the marine seals. Marin seals have larger clearance that allow grease to escape if overfilled using the bearing buddie. More for trailers that enter the water. You will also need new guards. All up it cost me more than $700.00 to upgrade my wheels. Something to consider when buying an old boat.

[@danselfsailing]

Very valuable point, I'd never thought of that. Thanks for the comment!

[@chrisobrien5103]

Great video-really helpful

[@DrMarouanMoussa]

Thank a lot for this video, very useful

[@danselfsailing]

Glad you liked it :)

[@nicholasstathos1387]

The soft thrashed hull in that first image was my old junk hull. 😂

[@danselfsailing]

Haha hope you've moved on from that one!

[@jenspetersen5865]

Ventilation hole in the cockpit - was not there in at least the first 90000, but good ideas. Hull number until at least 1981 were under the hook in the front Amazing how few are sold per year now

[@danselfsailing]

Good point, thanks! Yes a bit unfortunate now that the boat isn't as popular as in the past

[@jenspetersen5865]

@@danselfsailing Grew out of the weight class around 1985 - kept breaking things, but it is a blast to sail! Much more fun than the Americas Cup 12M-Rs that I sailed after.

[@user-jh6dd6wx2q]

My sail number is 18464 which is before what the website says. Also should I be ripping around this thing or restoring it? It’s been painted (not well) I’m kinda torn do I preserve it or just enjoy it

[@danselfsailing]

What are your goals with the boat? or with your sailing?

[@joekelly9664]

I have a similar 24000, my goal is to be another laser for juniors in the club to chase. It leaks a bit but the spars and rigging are modern.