I had the same problem with the block at the end of the boom where the holes had corroded and enlarged. My solution was to place stainless steel washers behind the holes inside the boom. I covered them in duralac jointing compound first to stop the corrosion getting any worse. Then just used...
Are you having difficulty getting your laser to point ? If so there are many threads on this site that may be of interest. Try http://sailingforums.com/threads/problem-with-pointing.21422/#post-103376
I used to have a similar problem. It was caused by my facing forward in the tack and getting caught on the mainsheet block. I now wait until the boom starts to come on top of me, face across the boat reaching to the far gunwhale with my tiller hand. I may also sit a little further back, just for...
I stand corrected, yes it was last April, Maybe because the winter dragged on a bit and makes it seem so much further back, it was pretty cold, but didn't stop us sailing in minus 10'c
Ot it could be the onset of senile dementia, things I did when I was 18 seem like yesterday, but I can't...
I've some of the Rooster pro hikers, they still looks as good as new after 18 months(Sailing every other week)
Maybe you use yours a lot more than me, but I'm more than happy with them
Drop the rule.
When I sail with my son, it's far more comfortable for him to sit in front of the mast. It's probably not fast, but hey who cares when there's 2 of you onboard you're not likely to win anyway. It would be nice to be able to join club racing without breaking any rules.
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