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Just found this post on google. 2013 and I'm now replacing the ABS dolly.

I meant steel as in traditional steel cable. What's the difference between vectran and amsteel?

I've been considering replacing my jib halyard because it's starting to fray, and was wrecked from the previous owner tightly coiling it (it flings up like a spring if let go). I was considering a Vectran line rather than steel. Has anybody used it instead of steel? Is it a good alternative...

What tiller extensions do you use? http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d261000/e260023.asp ???

Re: Just Bought a Laser 2 Have a Question What you are referring to is a 'soft spot'. From what I've observed on 2 different Laser 2 hulls, soft spots are common on the deck near the skipper and crew, atleast on older boats (84' from my experience). If you want to race, soft spots aren't the...

the most expensive part of a homemade dolly; wheels. although wouldn't training wheels be a bit small?

The joints on an ABS dolly shouldn't come off... from what I understand, the correct cement chemically melts the two plastic parts together, making it inseparable. Also my suggestion for plastic/PVC/ABS dollies... When pulling your boat, pull by your boat's bow, not the dollies handle. Also...

I got out on the trapeze solo a few days ago, in fairly light wind (i'm about 140lbs). For the tiller extension, i temporarily taped a telescoping broom (webster to be exact) handle onto the tiller extension. When I came in off the trap, I'd put the handle in, to make it = length as the tiller...

http://laser2.est.org/rigging/laser2PartsLocator.pdf On the 3rd from last page it shows the 2 types of cranes for the top section. A vanguard dealer should be able to get the right one for you.

Is your mast 2 part or 1 part? The older ones are 1 part, but 6000's are in the 80's, so should have a 2 part as far as I know. Perhaps your mast is older than the hull?

Are laser cubitainers the same as laser 2 cubitainers? If so, how many do I add, and what size (20 or 10)? I presume these fit through 5" inspection ports. -thanks

Do you mean when you put a new screw into it? Yeah, you should get some marine adhesive, i think the 5200 is the permanent stuff. Always put that in new holes. But Dan's problem probably isn't directly from that. My guess is that the adhesive is on the screw, and is the only reason the...

I didn't have anything better to do (who needs to study for finals...:confused: ), so I threw together a "how to" to make your own dolly. I'm going to preview this design on the launch ramp tomorrow, to see how it works. I'm sorry about how complicated I explained it. I always do that for...

Last summer, I built a Laser 1 dolly out of schedule 40 (the ABS black pipe), and my laser has been on it 100% of time on the dock, and it hasn't broken, or become visibly brittle. The axle pipe has a piece of wood tightly fit into it, so most of the weight is there anyways. I used these plans ...

I'm sure you know this, but there are L2 hull-in-construction pics on the class site. I've also stuck a camera inside my L2 hull, and I can see a small bit of the short bulkhead which the mainsheet block is connected to. There's air space under the cockpit, so perhaps you could shape a piece of...