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I finally replaced mine by cutting the old joint and drilling it to take it out.

mobile pic. The joint spins free inside the extension. Sorry for the quality P.D.- Merrily, Could you explain your uh-ho?

I removed the screw before the first try, I will take some pictures.

I bought a universal joint to replace my broken one in my rooster carbon tiller extension. I am trying to remove it form the extension but I don't want to brake it applying too much force. Is there any trick to remove it easily? Thanks

I made them using unbended clips 6 months ago, and they are still working.

There are other issues that also make people look for another way to fix things, like the O-rings for the laser bailer. I also made my own strap, but not as well done as yours!

I used several weighs from the club gym to messure the reliability. I think the error would be + - 1kg. Sailing fast is a state of mind, you know. I am doing all this thing just to be sure I am the problem, not the boat. :D

Thanks LooserLu, do you know galicia? I will try your solution. I will also buy a big sticker to remember to close the drain!

Thankyou for the answers, I didn't find that thread jeffers, sorry. :( I asume g=9,81 m/s^2 (acceleration) in my club ramp ;) I bought the boat two years ago, and it had a little moisture inside, because I opened the drain and I saw little drops inside, although I found no water inside. No...

What is the standard weigh of a laser hull?

I followed this method to weight my boat yesterday and it result in 65 kg 143 lb. The reply time in that post is expired, so I can't ask this question there. I turned up side down mi laser and used two little wood cubes to lean both the bow and stern. The wood weighs less than 1 kg. Is 65...

This sail has a name in spanish: Velissa It was designed to sail the "alisio" a NE wind in the E atlantic coast, the same wind wich allowed Clumbus to arrive at the caribean islands. Basicly is formed by two genoas joint on the luff. It can only be used with stern winds, and usually the...

Try here http://www.cnt.pt/. I'm from Spain, but I travel across portugal because of my job. Algarve is a nice place, enjoy it ! Tavira is here

Since I am from the other side of Spain I can't tell you much, but you can try this http://www.laser-esp.com/html/es/home.html and see the events. Here in Vigo we have an European Cup race in october. Wellcome to spain !