Recent content by Alchemist

I suppose you can on low wind days but it will be a bit inconvenient since rather than enjoying yourself you mind find yourself overpowered even when you would rather not.

I am an owner of a Laser Bahia and I have just noticed that the horizontal bar on which the masts rests has become dislodged from the boat. When trying to re-secure it I noticed that the bar does not fit by a few mm in length and the bottom of the bar does not reach down to the bolt that was...

Just noticed that there are 2 round rubber seals on the bottom of the hull on either side of the centre board. What are these seals for? When in storage they remain wet. How can i seal these if they are seeping in water when sailing?

You should be able to right the Bahia on your own on the centreboard. I actually right it and scoop someone inside the boat from the lower side and it sights easily. If you can only right it up with two people pulling on the centreboard something must be wrong. I would check if there is any...

Here the Bahia's rigging manual. See page 12 for lower shrouds and page 15 for jib purchase system

Can you tell me how you resolved getting into the boat? Was the rope with the step secured to the beam or to the back and how was it secured inside the boat? Also did you ever encounter problems with the storage box lid coming undone during a capsize? It has happened at soem point or another on...

Hi there. I am new to the Bahia. Can you share how you made the swim ladder and how you attached it to the boat. Since I have the storage box at the back some children encountered difficulty in coming aboard. Also have you ever had the storage box lid come loose upon a capsize? Am looking for a...