I have a late 80's laser, in decent shape, except yesterday when I took it out and rigged it, I pulled the mainsheet tight to hold the boom while I launched, and snap goes a traveler fairlead. I also realized how inefficent it is to have lines running through trucker's hitches as in the old outhaul/cunningham systems. These problems got me thinking. Is it possible to go to West Marine(or similar) and buy some blocks and cam cleats and such that I want, and then drill some holes in my mast and boom for tangs etc., and just rig up my own new outhaul/cunningham, and possibly upgrade my vang slightly? And is it also possible to use metal wherever plastic was used on the original gear? As long as I don't gain too much purchase (which I don't want anyway because it's too slow to haul in), can I upgrade my boat in this way, and not have to spend all the money of the new complete systems(which seem to have too much purchase anyway)? Thanks.
P.S. I am living at the coast on a Kelly Peterson 44, and may not be able to make it back to the library for a computer for some time. So if you could call me at 704-763-2525, or send an e-mail to [email protected] it can probably get forwarded to me quicker. Thanks again.
P.S. I am living at the coast on a Kelly Peterson 44, and may not be able to make it back to the library for a computer for some time. So if you could call me at 704-763-2525, or send an e-mail to [email protected] it can probably get forwarded to me quicker. Thanks again.