Centerboard movement

[Vigolaser]

I tried to search but I didn't find anything. How do you stop your centerboard when it is moving from side to side going downwind?

I heard something about a tape in the top leading edge ... I think that centerboard movement is against speed, and those bumps are killing me!

thanks!

 

[turquoise boat]

Sounds like you need to renew the black rubber centreboard brake, that should keep the puppy where it is!

 

[Karma]

Sounds like you need to renew the black rubber centreboard brake, that should keep the puppy where it is!

I have a new Daggerboard break and it still moves. I think we are allowed to use tape but I am not so sure.

 

[lasereng]

in the lighter stuff you can hold the plate when heeling the boat to windward, this stops u falling out and the plate rocking. also, mine doesnt ten to rock in the heavier stuff so im guessing yours is the same

 

[englishlaser]

yes. i hold onto the plate when running. your body should be up with the plate anyway

 

[Vigolaser]

I saw people holding the centerboard going downwind in light air, I was wondering why, now I know the answer. Thanks!

But, what about medium and heavy air?. Too much speed to worry about it?

 

[lasereng]

no problem, in medium/heavy winds i haven't really taken note if its rocking mainly because there is more important things to focus on but i will look out next time.
maybe also a new friction pad, this stops the plate popping up when beating so may provide a bit of extra stiffness - http://www.lasersailing.com/shop/uks/product/2

hope that helps!