Chicagoguy
New Member
I recently inherited my late dad’s Laser 2 (originally purchased in the USA ca. 1984). My dad and I sailed it together over many summers when I was younger but it has been over 15 years since I have been out on it and much more since we sailed it regularly. I am getting reacquainted with the rigging and had a couple of very basic questions,
1. My dad and I used a shackle to connect the forestay to the U-bolt on the prow. I see it is recommended to tie the forestay to the U-bolt Instead. Can anyone recommend (a) length and type of rope to use and (b) preferred knots to use when affixing the forestay?
2. For novice day sailing, where on the shroud brackets should you pin the shroud. (I understand pros adjust rig tension per conditions, but I’m looking for a good all weather beginner default setting). On my first “getting reacquainted” sail, I used the fourth hole from the top but I suspect this may be too loose.
3. For best jib tension, which tooth below the halyard hole should you hook the jib halyard loop onto? I hooked it onto the second tooth from the top on my recent reintro sail but suspect it may need more tension.
I have a lot of special memories with my dad on this boat! Thanks in advance help with these questions.
1. My dad and I used a shackle to connect the forestay to the U-bolt on the prow. I see it is recommended to tie the forestay to the U-bolt Instead. Can anyone recommend (a) length and type of rope to use and (b) preferred knots to use when affixing the forestay?
2. For novice day sailing, where on the shroud brackets should you pin the shroud. (I understand pros adjust rig tension per conditions, but I’m looking for a good all weather beginner default setting). On my first “getting reacquainted” sail, I used the fourth hole from the top but I suspect this may be too loose.
3. For best jib tension, which tooth below the halyard hole should you hook the jib halyard loop onto? I hooked it onto the second tooth from the top on my recent reintro sail but suspect it may need more tension.
I have a lot of special memories with my dad on this boat! Thanks in advance help with these questions.