Recent content by MrBill

In our club (Laser fleet) there are certain sailors that are always at the front of the fleet, and sailors that are always at the rear. We are looking for an on-the-water system to handicap the leaders so that the trailing boats are somewhat on par with the leaders. This would give the...

I recently purchased a Holt vang. It comes with all the lines, but you have to rig them. The line to the block on the boom is readily splice-able, but the line you pull on is very stiff and does not appear to be splice-able. Because it is so stiff just tying a knot to attach it to the block...

When I first got my Laser, I found it impossible to sail with a long tiller extension, so I cut mine down to what I considered a "reasonable" and usable length (34 inches). Now after a season of sailing I can see the benefits of a long tiller extension. So I've bought a new tiller extension (48...

I'm looking at buying a used Laser (1989). This boat is obviously "used" but seems well outfitted, has been competitive in club racing, the hull side seems to be in good condition (not soft) and it seems to be dry. However, the deck especially where one sits seems very soft, and there is...