Hi all.
I've recently bought a (2nd hand) Laser, and done a fair bit of work replacing tired rigging etc. I was pretty happy with it until after I took it out in a real old blow a couple of weeks ago. Inevitably I capsized several times, and spent a fair bit of time in the water; I found that the boat was starting to invert much faster towards the end of my session than the first couple of capsizes. When I came in and de-rigged, I could hear water sloshing about in the upper mast section, but it seemed trapped in there, so obviously wasn't free-draining... So, how do I keep the water out? I suppose I could try that 'staying upright' business, but where's the fun in that!!?
Any help / comments welcomed!
I've recently bought a (2nd hand) Laser, and done a fair bit of work replacing tired rigging etc. I was pretty happy with it until after I took it out in a real old blow a couple of weeks ago. Inevitably I capsized several times, and spent a fair bit of time in the water; I found that the boat was starting to invert much faster towards the end of my session than the first couple of capsizes. When I came in and de-rigged, I could hear water sloshing about in the upper mast section, but it seemed trapped in there, so obviously wasn't free-draining... So, how do I keep the water out? I suppose I could try that 'staying upright' business, but where's the fun in that!!?
Any help / comments welcomed!