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Laser towing in cold weather I recently sold my Laser. Sad day for me, but injury forced the sale. The new owner of my Laser plans on towing the Laser from Kansas to WI. It’s winter and I concerned about the new owner towing the Laser in frigid temperatures, especially “wind...

Hello: I have the opportunity to purchase a TowGo jet ski trailer. I have done some measurements and find that it may be suitable for towing a Laser with it. Has anyone done this? Thanks, Kris Hutchinson, KS

I seem to have the tiller extension hang up in the traveler at times. Is is OK to trim (cut down) the tiller extension so it won't hand up in the traveler? Or, am I doing something wrong and need to learn a procedure to eliminate this issue.? In advance, I appreciate all posts! Kris...

Hello All: I have two baton ends stuck in the baton sail sleeve. Any recommendations on removing them? Thanks in advance. Kris Hutchinson, KS

Hello All: It seems that I have a lot of extra main sheet line. What is the recommended length of the main sheet line? At times, I have experience the line getting wrapped around my feet in the cockpit. Thanks in advance. Kris Hutchinson, KS

Hello All: Another one of my 'basic education' questions. Under what conditions would you tie the the clew tie down as close to the end of the boom? And, Under what conditions would you adjust the clew outhaul out? Thanks in advance, Kris Hutchinson, KS

Truth or fiction? Need help, vertical or horizontal? I am at the point when I will make a final decision on which way to go with a roll around platform for our standard Laser. I have done a lot of reading on the Forum, and find merit with both laying our Laser, deck down, on an elevated 6’ x...

Intensity Sails – Quality Folks In addition to Intensity Sails supporting the Laser Forum, I have purchased items from them anticipating Spring sailing in Kansas. These folks are great, and I would recommend them without reservation. Thank you Intensity! Kris (Kansas)

Hello All: Ok, yet another basic question I need advice on! I need to place new numbers on our hull to reflect KS registration. What is the best way to do this without making a ‘mess’ of this? Appreciate any ideas. Kris (Kansas)

I need you help. I would like to obtain a simple, but complete, rigging education page. While not new to Laser sailing, I would prefer not to make a fatal mistake in my first outing with our Laser. I have sailed Lasers for 20+ years, but unfortunately, not for the past 10 years. I have a...

Need a recommendation (equipment carry bag) I would like to purchase a moderately priced carry bag that will accommodate the entire tiller, the centerboard, and possibly the sail w/battens. The carry bag would be transported inside a vehicle. Help greatly appreciated. Kris

OK, I may have made a mistake purchasing a second sail for my standard 14’ Laser. Help me understand either my mistake, or a wise purchase? I purchased a multi-colored sail. The sail has an end cap that fits on top of the mast. The sail has line running down the interior of the sail and this...

Hello All: Would anyone care to "chime" in on the best hull and deck covers to purchase? I plan on transporting my Laser upside down on a car rack and want to avoid rock dings, etc, but don't want to loose it on the highway. Also, for storage, etc, what deck cover? Thanks in advance. Kris...

Hello All: I purchased a Laser from outside Kansas and must remove the old registration stickers and numbers to reflect KS registration and numbers. The registration #'s have been on the Laser for 10 years! My question: What is the best way to get the old stickers and numbers off without...

Hello: I am new to this Forum, but not new to Laser sailing. I have searched the Laser Forum and find little direct information about my question. I need some expert help from Laser folks about winter storage of a Laser. I have a standard Laser 14. I live in Kansas where the winters are...