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    Deck Cleats

    If your cleats are causing you to capsize you are not using them right. I only use them for short periods of time when I need a my hand to change my trim about once or twice a day. I agree with you that the cleats are in the way. Everytime I go out I come back with bruises on the inside of my...
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    bailer removal

    I had to replace mine after it was damaged while in winterstorage. It was as simple as removing the screw, taking the bailer out and placing the new one in there. There is one problem, it's one size fits none. The bailer is intentionally made too long so it will fit into every laser after it...
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    Pointing

    While my english is apparently not good enough to completely understand your post I will try to give my two cents. I was suprised by the fact that you aren't using your kicker in these wind, other than pulling the slack out. I personally use my kicker a lot more in 4 bft. I agree with the others...
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    Starting with the basics . . . Know your lines

    It looks like everything is there, but I would recommand upgrading some parts. The lines look uncomfortable and very plastic. I think this is the oldest setup available. The cunninghamsetup hardly changed over the years. You can just tie the line to the sail with a bowline(?) and pull it...
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    Laser Stability

    You should be able to calculate the moment of stability and/or the dynamic stability/static stability of each of these vessels using the carene diagram. I assume you know what this is as you're studying maritieme science. If not I can try to explain, let me know. The laser has very little...

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