Recent content by capn_billl

I had the same problem with the PFD catching the boom. I switched it out for one of the form fitting ones the skiiers use. It fits like a thick wet suit. Minimal buoyancy, but it'll float you long enough to get back on the boat. And it doesn't have anything sticking out to catch on anything.

I bought a laser with a self bailer installed. But when I launched it, the water seemed to be going the wrong way. So I removed it and put in a cork. Even after capsizing there was less than 1/2 inch of water in the cockpit, and even with steady spray from a beam reach, I never felt like I...

I'm thinking about a light coat of a good marine enamel paint. Any downsides?

Ow. I've seen several lasers sailing in my area, the top 5 foot of the sail was algea green. So far I have only capsized once. I just read in a west marine catalog about a boomvang upgrade pulley recommended to prevent the "laser death roll" from an under trimmed sail on a broad reach? Can...

Is Teflon allowed?? Or is that considered a lubricant?

That poly foam sounds like good stuf, where can I get some?

I have a simular problem. I plan to sail it until the cracking gets scary, then cut two inspection ports, and lay several layers of glass mat on the deck from below where the sitting areas are. I dissagree with the poster that said don't use wood. I have seen several wood/glass installs from the...

I've got an older boat myself, if it still floats I'm sailing it. As your allowed to add a handle above the waterline, I don't have a problem with it.

I was just going to ask about this one myself. Having the centerboard creep up is annoying. I was wondering about putting something into the senterboard well to make it a tighter/less slippery fit?