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I recently was given a Phantom Hull but no other parts. I know the rudder is different but can a Sunfish rudder be retrofitted? All other parts seem to be okay for retro, just wondering about the rudder. If anyone has a phantom rudder and casting just lying around, well, let me know.

Any standard Lasers planning on it?

I sold some spars this weekend that came with a boat that was bought in a package from a sailing club. Some of the spars were pretty old, and did not have any stickers on them. The question is...when were non laser spars available, and how can one know if they are legal if no stickers are visible?

The ILCA approved today the new Carbon Wing Sail for all Lasers beginning in 2012. The sail will retail for $650, and Intensity will not have a replica version right away, but after after some testing it should be available for $179 in 2013. The prototype looks very promising, the big test...

I have a line on a cheap Phantom, but dont know the difference between the 2. It will be the wifey's boat, so racing is not a must, just need to know if daggers are interchangeable. Any hull differneces also? Thanks!

I have a hull with one stiff side, one soft side. I know it wont be a racer, but whats the best way to stiffen it up? Ive heard that you drill many holes and squirt thickened epoxy into them, but how do you then fix the "buckshot" deck? Any advice will be appreciated(excpet to throw the hull...

Ive tried penetrating oil and big tools, still nothing will move the cap. Doe the cap have to come off to replace the whole thing? And any ideas on how to remove it?

Columbia Sailing Club, September 25th-26th, D12 Laser Regatta Lake Murray, 650 miles of shoreline, clean, big sandy beach to launch from, Beautiful clubhouse and grounds, good camping with electricity, shelters and picnic tables, bathhouse, all right next to you boat and trailer...

I have an old wite hull with burgandy stripes and burgandy coaming that has darkened. Can the coaming be wetsanded or brought back to its original color somehow?

Can I grind off the rear corners of my boat, and If I do what would be the consequesnces. btw, old beater hull with no life and no racing career ever Flame suit on....

I made this today in about 2.5 hrs and $65. It seems strong, and is really stable with the boat on it(boat doesnt try to flip off backwards and doesnt slip forwards or sideways). Im going to make it a class legal dolly and sell them for $565...each...plaus shipping and a class surcharge...and a...

first of all, I am in no way affiliated with these people, but its a pretty cool site with good info. You can even ask to have a weather/wind instrument added to your sailing area. www.sailflow.com

Not a Laser, but funny and painful to watch Golfball size hail at Perth Tornado Regatta

I have the pieces, but cant find instructions or any info on the steps to put the mast step repair kit in. No search Ive done on this site has turned up the "kit" repair in any detail. Any help and pics will be greatly appreciated, david

Do I go ahead and reinforce the mast step on a 73 hull before it breaks, or if the hull seems solid, do I chance it? Ive had one break before and do not want to pay for a repair kit.

after I installed the base plate with some sealant/adhesive and 2 screws, I discovered The harken cleats accept a #8 bolt, but I didnt have anything long enough to attach it all to the base. Is there a a recessed area on the bottom of the base plate that allows you to put a nut on the bolt? I...

whats the differnce, is thier a mast difference...sorry for the newbie question

Columbia Sailing Club(South Carolina) New Years Day 11am skippers meeting $5 gets you a race or two and a bowl of chili with cornbread www.columbiasailingclub.org

The IOC removes the Tornado Class from Olympic Competition, so whats next? Does the Laser's 30yr old design stand the test to remain in favor, or will something replace it too? To say the Multihull Class is incensed about this decision is an understatement. As for me, a long time multihull...