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Re: New Laser daggerboard brake-worn trunk? What are commonly used materials? I'm thinking about some black sheet rubber I have lying around, if I can glue it on successfully.

Re: New Laser daggerboard brake-worn trunk? OK, so I fit the new brake, encountered the issue where the old holes don't seem to allow the brake to move forward far enough to be functional, and thus came to read this thread. I noticed that the forward edge of my centerboard trunk shows...

Re: Harken Clew Sleeve - how to attach shock cord? I recently fitted one of these, and yes, installation is easy. However, I found that easing the out-haul in light air isn't so easy. The sleeve barely slides on the boom. With sail tension on the sleeve to square it with the boom, it hauls out...

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of this by any chance?

I should point out that I have little opportunity or inclination to race, so I am more interested in simple, functional rigging that will allow me to actually use all my potential sail controls so I can improve my sailing. right now I can sail the boat, but the main sheet's the only real...

I have a 1979 Laser in solid shape, but some of the rigging really needs to be replaced so it will work correctly. First order of business is the clew strap/out-haul. It would be novel for me to have an outhaul system that worked & could be adjusted under way. I like the look of the Harken-style...

Re: Laser deck cleaning (& protection after)

thanks man, that first shot inside the hull showing the mast step from top to bottom and thee underside of the deck was the 'money shot'. I've seen a lot of other step repair pix, but none that show the underside of the deck and the fore-&-aft stringer that's built into it. Now I'm ready to...

inspection port location for mast step repair Thanks. I figured there might be some structure under the deck or in it that I'd want to avoid. So anywhere to the side of the mast forward or aft would be OK? the 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock range and 7 to 11? From the point of view of reaching th...

positioning inspection ports for mast step work I am about to repair the mast step on my boat and have searched the forum for advice. There's a lot of good info but for one thing: I have not found any information regarding placement of the inspection port or ports needed to access the step. I...

The soft suspension is a surprise, because this was a Mastercraft trailer from the mid '50s used by my grandfather to haul his Jet class sailboat boat to races. That thing weighed 3 times what the Laser does I bet. Mud flaps are a good idea, and I might add them, but the wheels are actually far...

Thanks a lot folks, more options than I ever imagined.

One more thought: I've peeled a lot of vinyl race numbers off motorcycles with fiberglass bodywork, and use the stuff in my work too so I have a lot of practice. I like to warm the digit up with a hairdryer, slip a razor blade under an edge and then see how much I can pull off in one piece. Each...

Re: two old boat questions: trailer design Thanks for sharing pix of trailers. This is what I've done so far (attached pic): For the trip across country the hull was supported under the gunwales just ahead of the rear of the cockpit. The support points were about 5-1/2" wide, which is not as...

I've downloaded "A Laser Training Manual" and am reading it: the author makes several references to using a wind direction indicator on the Laser. The ones I am familiar with from larger boats mount to the masthead or on stays, neither of which is possible on the Laser. Can anyone clue me in to...

Hi, I am refurbishing a Laser I sailed as a kid & have just re-claimed. It dates from the late '70s. I have two questions I hope someone here could help me with: The joint between the deck and the hull has opened up for about 12" midway along the starbord side. I expect to fix this by prying...