Recent content by Twister

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    Laser 2 Spinnaker rigging

    I don't know about a shakle, but the system that works for me and i have seen on many other boats is a loop of line tied to the botttom gromet that the retrieval line is fed through
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    Collegiate sailing programs switch to L2?

    I don't think there is a question about which boat is more fun, ask anyone who has sailed both and they will tell you its a laser 2 hands down. Its a faster boat in any kind of breeze and alot less things to hit/get caught on in the cockpit. The problem is that the 420 is a much more durable...
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    Wetsanding?

    I have a few scratches in my boat and I was planning on wetsanding the hull and then finishing with teflon polish. The boat is a 2000, but it was only sailed for one summer before I bought it. It has been suggested that leaving the hull would be faster, but I don't see why. Any suggestions...
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    Laser top speed??

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    L2 sailing capacity

    Always sail with both sails, thats the way the boat is designed and you will get nowhere sailing with just the main. A trick is to run the jib sheet through the clew without a knot, and then cleat both ends. This forms a self tacking jib of sorts. As for ability, you shouldn't have a problem...
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    preparing the underside of the hull

    Use surf wax for the TOP, helps with the grip
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    this sucks

    *mr angry pants? *dis? *mabe? *devostation? *mr nerd dog? Seriously, how old? And when replying to accusations that your 12- learn to spell, and try not to sound that your negotiating you way out of a playpen
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    Laser II or laser

    Don't worry about turtling, the boat is light enough that it is easy to right, even with only one person
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    Used laser 2

    I am looking to buy a used laser 2 and I have a few questions. The boat i'm looking at is a 2000, it was used that summer then put in storage, everything looks in good working order, sails still crisp...what kind of price do you think is fair for it? And does anyone have any tips on things to...

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