phughes200
New Member
I was hoping to buy a laser (standard rig) for my daughter. I am looking at older boats and am concerned about the failing mast step issue. After reading a lot of posts about laser mast step repair, I was wondering if the manufacturer has updated the manufacturing process to fix the issue. I know the laser is a strict one class design. How common is this problem? Reading here it seems very common among older boats. Is that true or is it more a matter that the experienced racers here push their boats to the limit (as a good racer should)?
Also would you recommend the laser for a first time sailor? She has taken lessons in the opti and the JY420. This is for lake sailing only. I doubt she will get into racing. She is 5'10" and approximately 150 lbs. She is in good physical shape. She would also like to sail with a friend. I know two adults is tight unless you are good friends.
Philip
Also would you recommend the laser for a first time sailor? She has taken lessons in the opti and the JY420. This is for lake sailing only. I doubt she will get into racing. She is 5'10" and approximately 150 lbs. She is in good physical shape. She would also like to sail with a friend. I know two adults is tight unless you are good friends.
Philip