Hey, Saw this on eBay. I'm thinking of bidding on it, but I didn't want to bid against anyone here. The funny thing is, he claims it's "Mylar..." I'm hoping he...
In looking at the measurements he offers, it sounds like a jib, but he talks about batten pockets. The luff length is a foot longer than what the rules say a...
Hey Everyone, People, I need your help. We are still way low on sign-ups for the Newport Regatta. While they have told me they will do an open start for boats...
Regards to all. Still I have problems to assemble my boat. The straps work well and doing with his labor, but do not be if it is the correct way of tying them....
I bought a 1986 Laser 2 in January. I bought it from a fellow who had it outside under a tarp for the past few years. I saw a lot of potential in the boat...
Hey Everyone, Here's the article I just submitted for the next issue of The Laser Sailor. Includes a pic (attached) from after our first Newport practice ...
Hey Shawn, Dampness per-se is not a concern, it's merely a symptom. The three things it is a symptom of are: a leak, a soft hull or deck, or someone having...
Alberto, I can't help you win your first regatta - I've sailed in about 100 regattas, and I haven't one any yet. But I can tell you how to avoid coming in...
Sell or buy the boats with other dealers in your city or across the country. Very easy to register. Free membership. You can also chat with thousands of...
I am replacing the non-skid tape on my hull. I already have new strips in hand (from APS), but first, I have to remove the old ones. This seems like it's...
I have used a hair dryer/ heat gun in the past to heat the tape and loosen up the glue. Seems to make removal a bit easier, though still a pain if the old tape...
When I sail with wind in stern, the luff (orza in spanish) vibrates. Is it normal this? Which is the best way of sailing with this wind? (Without spinnaker) ...
The luff is the front edge of the sail. I've never seen that vibrate downwind. If the wind is to the side, and your sail is out too far, it will. The leech is...
Has anyone heard of this happening? Any repair ideas? While moored at the marina during a storm, my Laser 2 broke loose and its bow smashed against the dock....
A picture or two would help. The deck alone isn't strong enough. the jib rigging takes advantage of the fact that the deck & hull come together there. If the...
Hola friends: Today was a great day. In our first regatta, we were third in the category Laser. We was the only II in the category. To standardize ourselves...
Hey Everyone, I've heard that a lot of people (Canadians in particular) don't like the swivel base main sheet cleat system, and take it out of their boats as...
Hey Everyone, Just wanted to let you all know the status of the "fleet" I'm working on in Newport. Kevin Dakan and I have 3 boats, and we've been practicing ...
Is the distance to the bow eye from the closest part of the mast seat equal to 5 feet 4 inches? My bow had some damage and I'm planning some repair work....
Hey Everyone, The registration deadline for the Newport Regatta is a few weeks away. I encourage you to sign up now if you're committed to coming. There is a...
Hey All, Normally I keep the Newport fleet business out of this list due to lack of relevance. But this weekend's report is fairly entertaining, so I thought...
... That was a great post. Keep them coming! Where I am at now it has been blowing around 20 for the past few days and it is expected to last a few more. I...
Hey Everyone, 1) Is it reasonable to expect the boom and spinnaker pole to be water tight? 2) Obviously the mast isn't, and it seems to be able to hold a pint...
Hi Avram Here are the answers: First the spinnaker pole - this should be more or less watertight - any rivet holes etc can be covered with tape etc. There...
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