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Deeman, I have used TackTracker for the last 2 years and I have found it a great device to review my races at home and if you get your friends onto the same application you can compare your races. the website is www.tacktracker.com hitime

Wavedancer, I have the DVD on order. I cannot wait to review. I understand that Steve has used Tacktracker software to anaylise his race results. I am looking forward to seeing how he uses the software, as I have been using it for the last 12+ months and I have found it to be very valuable...

I replaced my incandescent lights with sealed LED lights earlier this year. It is the best thing I have done. I bought the LED lights from an ebay dealer and got a great deal, so I would recommend that you put a watch on some ebay dealers and I thing you will be very pleased with the results. :D

If you search some of the online sites that advertise on this forum. I am sure you will be able to find your replica.

OldDog, If you have removed all the screws, then run something like a Stanley knife between the inspection port and the deck to break the silicon seal. With a gentle twist of the knife the inspection port should lift up. HiTime.

Repleb, For me, I remember the course in patterns, with an anchoring mark, as my club defines the courses in shapes, like triangles, trapezoids, sausages. For example triangle, triangle, sausage, triangle, finish, so when I go around the anchoring mark I tick off (in my head) which part of...

Flusha, I would recommend getting one from Intensity, as mjbhawg says they are great to deal with. I got one as a xmas present and I have attached a photo of the final product, which I think has come out ok. :) HiTime

mike500, I got mine from from West Coast Sailing a few years ago and it works a treat. He is the link: http://www.westcoastsailing.net/default/boat-parts/laser/laserupgrades/vang-quick-pin.html George

I would add the mainsheet is run correctly. I have missed running the mainsheet through the boom faieread and wondered why I have got hooked on the mainsheet on the first tack or jib :eek:. Also I have seen sailors forgetting to run the mainsheet through the forward boom block and many...

You would only need to cut one side. That should be enought to get the backing plate inside the hull.

Greg, Do you know if your bottleport works with a nairn 5" inspection port? I also notice that the bottleport is grey, do you have a white version? Thanks in advance. George

Here is the RC Laser Class Assoc NA website http://rclaserna.com/

lasereng, Have a look at the following post. It has info about keeping the centreboard down. http://www.laserforum.org/questions-boat-setup-t8792.html?t=8792&highlight=centreboard Regards HiTime

Odylan, I too found the website. I did try to contact them a few times without sucess, so that might be the reason why you do not see them being used on mass. HiTime

I would look at replacing/repairing the rudder head, as this was the root cause for my tiller hitting the traveller cleat.