Does anyone know where I can find a cheap (new or used) Laser 2 aluminum, gunale holding trailer. I have seen a couple that are made for the standard laser, I...
Picked up a laser2 about a month ago. love the boat, its in good shape, but: The main sheet wire(cable) is tied to the main sheet rope. The knot will not pass...
Have a rigging problem. (Please excuse the lack of proper terminology). My main sheet halyard(wire) is attached to my main sheet rope with a knot. The knot...
Curtis, A friend of mine had a similar frustration. We ended up converting his halyard to an entirely rope halyard. This also required removing the sheave...
... I'm in Austin, TX. Here's an idea: We can use www.frappr.com (frappr=Friend+Mapper) to map out the location of L2 sailors. The Lightning and J22 classes...
How many of you guys would come up to cleveland for a weekend during the summer to race next year? one yacht club hosts "cleveland race week" and if we get 6...
Sorry about the spam, folks... but I just ran across a pretty great deal that may be interesting to others. I'm in the process of replacing the running rigging...
Hey Everyone, I just wanted to thank Felipe for setting this up, and encourage everyone to at least get themselves and their zip code into it. I know we have...
Hi Guys: I'm thinking about signing up for the upcoming Leukemia Cup Regatta at the Austin Yacht Club (Lake Travis, Austin, TX.) on Oct. 14th and 15th. Should...
Does anyone know the length of the three battens for the main sail. I lost mine and was wonering if anyone had those number readily avalible. Thanks, Nathan...
Nathan: I can measure mine when I get home tonight and post the lengths (unless someone else beats me to it :-). FYI, I know you can also buy the battens from...
There are two sets of lengths. The old sails have battens that tie into place. The new sails have battens that stuff into pockets (lower 2) or adjustable by...
Dakan, Kevin
kdakan@...
Sep 28, 2006 4:44 pm
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Hi guys: Would anyone care to share some tips on the best procedure to gybe the spinnaker on a Laser 2? I did a search of old forum posts, and found a mention...
Laser 2 Batten Lengths for pocket style sails (no ties) and top batten with Velcro tab are; Finished Length Top 118cm, Middle & Bottom 70cm. If using the...
Rob Lytle
crates@...
Sep 28, 2006 4:54 pm
1082
The technique that doesn't disconnect the pole also requires that you move the ring down on the mast, ie, drill the rivets out, move the ring down 9" or so,...
So here is how it goes...everyone, if I forgot anything, add it in. Trolley System Prepping for Gybe Driver - cleats main Grabs guy and sheet from Crew (stay...
Dakan, Kevin
kdakan@...
Sep 28, 2006 8:48 pm
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Thanks, guys. This is exactly what I was looking for. My boat is set up with "rabbit ears" of PVC pipe on the boom to store the spin pole instead of a...
Kevin got all of the steps I can think of - nice write-up Kevin. The only thing I have to add is some notes about the skipper's job during all of this: To...
To solve the problem of too many things, not enough hands here's what I do: First, after a few nasty capsizes when I was junior sailor, I've learned to never,...
Kevin gave an excellent breakdown. There are many ways to gybe a boat and since you're looking for ideas I thought I might pass along my insight. give them...
Trevor Mcewen
trevormcewen@...
Sep 30, 2006 2:23 am
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I use the longer tiller and it works just fine. However, a stock rudder that has not been wet-sanded to take out the little imperfections makes steering very...
Hi guys. First of all, my apologies for spamming the whole list, but this one's for a good cause (yeah yeah, they ALL say that, right? ;- )), and it IS Laser...
Hi folks - Well, The Leukemia Cup in Austin has come and gone, and we ended up in 5th out of 6 boats in the Dinghy Portsmouth Class... at least we weren't...
http://www.boating.co.nz/sailing/techniques.html hope this helps ;) Kevin Dakan (401) 727-5979 ... From: NALaser2@yahoogroups.com...
Dakan, Kevin
kdakan@...
Oct 23, 2006 9:10 pm
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But I think in the one set of pictures there is a reef in the mainsail? Am i seeing that correctly? I'd be interested in adding one myself. Also, how high up...
Ya that's me with the reef point. I posted a file to the "files" section of the NALaser2 site with the dimensions. I only added the second reef point and...
Gretings all from Australia Purchased Real Axe in 1981 around easter time, hull #1061. Boat is still in excellent condition, has been refinished (painted) ...
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