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    Expired  FLORIDA SPAR BAG

    This spar storage bag has three pockets: upper mast, lower mast, and boom. It closes with attached ties and snaps. Buyer pays shipping. Proceeds of sale go to the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County.
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    Question  Minifish mast

    Does anyone know the exact length of a Mini-Sunfish mast? -- Jack
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    T-shirts.

    I'm interested in purchasing some t-shirts emblazoned with a Laser logo and perhaps a visual of the boat for members of our Laser club. Does anyone know of a US vendor that can supply those? Any leads will be appreciated.
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    dimensions issue

    I don't seem to find anywhere the straightline distance from the bottom of the hull to the topmost point on the deck (in other words the maximum vertical thickness of the boat.) Knowing this length will assist me in transporting a newly acquired boat in the back of a truck the contents of which...
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    Vanguard Lasers after 162,000.

    I recently saw a "for sale" ad for a Laser numbered in the 162,000 range. The seller of the boat mentioned that his boat was "one of the last real Lasers before the Vanguard disaster." What's with this?
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    Shortening standard lower mast section to radial length

    At 140 pounds, 5 ft 9in, I have found the standard Laser more than I can competitively handle in 12+ mph winds. Does anone have any compelling reasons why I should not shorten my lower mast section to the length of a radial rig, acquire a radial sail, and thus be able to keep the boat flatter?
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    Reducing hull weight

    When I purchased a used Laser I knew it weighed 144 pounds which was about 14 pounds more than desired. I installed an inspection port beside the centerboard slot and discovered that one of the three flotation "bottles" was half filled with water! Emptying that out reduced the hull weight to...
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    Need ideas on stainless steel plate for maststep.

    I just acquired a 1995 laser which is in great shape. But I have read a lot about maststep problems so I'm cautious and curious. If the maststep appears to be in good shape is there really a need to buy and drop in a stainless steel wear plate? Currently in the very bottom of my maststep I...

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