Recent content by rorr1203

Upon closer inspection of my recently purchased (used - 1988) Laser I found that there is filler compound around the top of the centerboard truck where it meets the deck and it's starting to chip a little. It does not appear to be leaking, but I've read other posts on how to check for leaks and...

Here's a link a document that should help - even tells you how to decipher the serial number. http://www.cycseattle.org/slf/Buying%20a%20Used%20Laser%20by%20Allan%20Broadribb.htm

Thanks for the advice. Yes I do have the downhaul line. The last boat I sailed (a long time ago) was an old day sailor - it had an uphaul and downhaul line. So, when I didn't see an uphaul to keep the rudder up I wasn't quite sure how to keep the rudder up. thanks again.

Hi All, Let me start by saying that I’m pretty much new to sailing and this forum has been a great help. I hope you don’t mind if I lean on you for information and answers to what may seem to be dumb questions. Here’s my first one (dumb question that is)- How do you keep the rudder in the up...

All good advice, but in all cases they are talking about investing a lot of time and energy. A simpler solution would be to encourage a friend or someone else that knows even less than you to take up sailing and racing with you. Then at least you won’t be coming in dead last all the time...