Chris, There is something wrong with that Portsmouth Rating for the L2. Although none of the numbers are in brackets (which would mean it's based on 5 or less...
When I rig my boat on shore, everything is tight: jib halyard / stay, and the two side stays. But when I'm sailing, one of the two side stays will go limp,...
Those numbers are pretty accurate for 12 knots and under. The JY-15 has waterline on us, I think that's why it's faster if you're not trapping. The V-15 is...
No, it's not normal to have a slack shroud. Does this only happen when you are sailing upwind? The mainsheet can put quite a bit of tension on the rig. If your...
Hi, Chris, If you have an older boat, the compression load from the mast may be depressing the deck area around the mast step. Our sailing program has 10-15-...
I have a old style Laser 2 without the spinnaker chute. I would like to know if there is a bag or something I could hold it in for easy release on the deck. ...
Dear Canadian and American laser >> sailors, My name is Maaike Rijlaarsdam, I am 25 years old and live in the Netherlands. I have owned a laser >> since I was...
Hi all i was wondering if any of you guys have one of the old laser 2's (without spinnaker chute) and are willing to sell parts for it. Please reply soon my...
Yeah i know this is not practical, but i need a solution to having to paddle my Laser II out of a (narrow) lagoon that is roughly 1/4 mile long. My parents...
Hey to be more specific for you guys (sorry about before) i am looking for deck parts and 2 shrouds. i was also wondering if you have an old style boat...
There really should be a better solution, but for what it's worth, I actually have an Escape Expedition 14.5, which is a Laser2 hull with a Hoyt-designed self...
Electric trolling motor? The motor itself is light and useless.... without a good heavy battery which is too much weight for the deck of the L2, will never be...
If anyone knows of anyone looking for a great Laser II with tons of extras located in Brewster, NY, please pass along this info: 1982 Laser II #3519 "Tango" ...
Hello, This is the first announcement to be sent to the 05 Worlds announcement list. This is not the "big announcement" with all of the major details yet, but...
Hi all, I want to adapt my trailer so that I can transport my L2 right side up, supported by the gunwhales. I currently trailer it upside down on a 4 x 8 foot...
Charlie Smythe headed off Wednesday morning for California with the old Kolius 49er. He spent the last couple weeks building a super 16 foot long box that...
keeldude@...
Apr 1, 2005 7:08 am
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This recently appeared in Latitude 38, the local sailing rag: LASER 2, 1982. New spinnaker, good condition, $600 without trailer, $1,200 with Caulkins trailer....
I would like to participate in the World Champignonships in Kingston. I brought my sails and I can rent a boat. But I didn't bring my tiller and extension,...
Hello Everybody, I apologize for the long delay, I had really hoped to have this out months ago. But I'm happy to say it's finally here. Many thanks to CORK...
Hello Everyone, *please* - if there is any chance of you getting yourself and a boat to Newport for July 16th & 17th, let me know. This is the make-or- break...
Hi, I am Jacqueline Tromp from Holland. I am working for four months in New Haven. In Holland I sail Laser2, and I would like to participate at the World ...
So today, I was out in 20+ mph winds with a freind of mine that knows how to sail. For the first time ever, we had the boat on a broad reach, with the chute...
Mike, You have just discovered the reason to have this boat. Couple of thoughts for you.... 1) When you are the wire for reach like that, crew can help balance...
Dakan, Kevin
kdakan@...
Jun 13, 2005 2:32 pm
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Hello Everyone, In the midst of of working out the final details for the World Championships, one of the charter boat allocations has become available. The...
If anyone is in Southern Ontario and looking for a regatta to kick off the summer, join us at the Conestoga Sailing Club for our Warmwater Regatta. The...
Does anyone out there know where ( on an 1980 ish 1 piece mast ) the diamond spreaders terminate at the bottom of the mast ?? My port side wire is down to 3...
Hello all, I live in San Antonio. I am excited about the boat and hope to get one of my kids to eventually crew for me. In the mean time I will be doing alot...
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