Can you send a picture of what the proper angle is? I have a ratchet block with a cleat (I know it is not class legal but I do not race) and was never able to get the angle right so I took the cleat off.
I weigh about 160 lbs and have been avoiding windy days because I do not want to be overpowered. I have recently started sailing my Laser again after a long break and it is great. I have been avoiding days with more than about 10 knots, but I am debating whether I am being overly cautious.
I...
It is a Laser on the ramp, and yes the wheels are spaced 23.5" apart (width wise) and there are 4 pairs of wheels holding up the boat for about 16-17 pounds per wheel with about 1 square inch of contact.
I ended up buying the ramp. I could not add a winch to my Dynamic dolly. The issue with the dolly was getting. The boat from the sand onto the strap. The boat boat dragged against the dolly frame and was very difficult to slide over the strap.
So far I am very happy with the ramp, my concern...
I keep my boat on a steep beach and am considering buying one of these to make launching easier. I currently use a block and tackle to pull the boat onto a dolly, but it is very difficult.
Boat Roller Ramp System, Model 750 | Shore Ramps for Small to Mid-Sized Boats
Do you think the rollers...
I have tell tales a few inches back from the luff and also on the leach. Most of the time I can get good flow on the luff or the leach, but rarely do I get good flow on the luff and leach at the same time.
Any ideas about what I am doing wrong?
I keep my Laser by the water on a dolly. I have it covered, with boom all rigged. It still takes me a good 30 minutes of hard work to get the boat off of the dolly, sail on the mast, mast in the boat, sail attached to the boom, and the other miscellaneous adjustments needed before actually...
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