Newbie Looking at the L25 and having trouble finding non-confusing information. Some sources lump all L25's together without distinguishing between variants. And I have learned (here mostly) that the variations are not trivial. Would appreciate help sorting things out.
Starting stern-first (as usual)...
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Starting stern-first (as usual)...
- Some sterns seem to be heart-shaped and others square. Am I right in concluding that the square sterns go only with the PowerSailer AND that the PS is the only model with the 'swim step'.
- One thing I like about the L25 is the outboard power. But... it appears that the o/b was attached in different ways in different variants. Some models mounted the o/b on a 'swim step' , some notched it into the transom/lazarette and some even appear to have used an external mount. Are there other ways the o/b is hung on - and which variants go with which method?
- Did the Mk 5's have leaking rotting and crazing problems without the compression post?
- Were all variants laminated or were they chopped glass?
- Did they use concrete, lead or iron/steel ballast? If iron/steel - have they leaked and developed rust and delamination problems?
- Finally - at last - regarding how the super was joined to the hull: I read that it was a bit wimpy. Any comments?
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