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    Laser Bahia

    Hi Great to hear you are enjoying the Bahia so much. I am in my 3rd season with the Bahia and I agree with all you say. I also have the rowing option and the engine support. I use the engine to motor from my backyard to the lake (3 minutes but there is a bridge). It all works very well and...
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi Miodrag I did not know there used to be one rope for the rudder. Anyway - how do you like the Bahia?
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi I have only had issues with dropping or upping the blade when the rope from the blade got stuck between the blade and the rudder. I have had this maybe twice. Tightning the blade will resolve this. By tightening the blade, the rope cannot get stuck between anymore and the problem was solved...
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi John I have the Laser Bahia now for a few years and I really think it is a great boat. Some characteristics I found out: - For a boat with no keel it is a pretty stable boat. Great with kids to go fun sailing. The wife also likes it as it is a dray and easy sail (in moderate conditions). -...
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    Laser Bahia

    Yes, so I have used the Bahia now for about a year. Upwind it is a pretty fast boat and it can go very sharp upwind. I sail about 75% of the time alone. This is very do-able, however when it gets to 18 knots of wind or higher it is a lot of work that might include some swimming. Sailing alone...
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi I've sailed the Bahia a couple of times now in various conditions (bought the Bahia recently) Here are my findings: - The engine support is a bit flimsy. I need it so it is there, but initially the bracket kept coming loose, so I glued the bolt in there. It is still shaking and looks cheap...
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi I also looked at the Vago and although I believe it is an excellent fun boat, it is absolutely not a fit for me. I need something slightly more stable and engine support. I found several weblogs with some feedback on Laser easily discontinuing a model, so there is always that risk. However...
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi Thanks for the great replies. The engine worries me slightly and I am considering to add the rowing option (it looks a bit silly), it's just a few minutes rowing until I went through the bridge and then I can start sailing. I ordered the Bahia today and I pick it up in 2 weeks...
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    Laser Bahia

    Hi I am considering to buy a Laser Bahia. Main drivers to choose the Laser Bahia are: - Day sailor with wife and daughter (2.5 years old) - Need an engine to go from the backyard through a bridge before going sailing (5 minutes) - Needs to be stable but also sporty (Vago is to sporty) - No...

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