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I have an old laser 1974 and have upgraded all of the lines and the main block. I would recommend the metal clew sleeve and hook thats available for $50. It has a block attached and is really the best upgrade for the money. It makes rigging the boat in heavy wind so much easier. Basically the...

I was sailing today in pretty heavy winds-- 15-20 knots with gusts up to 30. On a reach the hull was vibrating loudly. I was hiked out pretty far to keep the boat as flat as I could. I tried sliding for and aft, but the humming continued. I tried lifting the daggerboard a little, this reduced...

Ha! That's just what I was picturing... That's great that you guys build your own boats in the winter and then sail them in the summer. I will look into the Optis. I can see that the hull design may be more appropriate for kids rather than having to sit on the deck of a laser. I was not...

Having recently moved to Ithaca, NY I am lucky enough to get 40+ days on the water each season. A huge improvement after living in NYC. My son just turned two and I was joking about building him a scaled down laser to learn on as he gets older. Also, I am a model building fanatic. Model cars ...

Not as much response as I would have liked... This is a serious question as I will be sailing tomorrow in 15 mph winds gusting to 25-- Yikes!!! I generally have to launch alone, making this process even harder. So i get the replies about having the boat fully rigged before launch. So I need to...

Does the centerboard and rudder go on last so the boat can freely swing into the heavy wind? This way the rigging is done first as suggested

What is the best way to launch from a dock in high winds 20knots on a laser. It's a race to get the clew strap on and the outhaul in after pushing / being blown off the dock. What am I doing wrong or is this scramble it?

New lines can save old clam cleats. This just worked for me on the clam cleat located on the boom for the outhaul. The old line kept slipping and slipping... not anymore though!!! Try the lines first. It will save you drilling out rivets on the boom. On another note-- I'm new here-- can...