Yeah. That's what I was afraid you were going to say..... just tighten the piss out of the pivot bolt. That totally removes to functionality of the rudder a) puts undue stress on the gudgeons and, b) if you tighten it so it says down, you'll never be able to beach it. I don't know if you have...
Yep!! I think we've hit the nail on the head. Who cares how my boat or your boat are rigged.... as long as they don't exceed the set purchase ratios or "turns". Now, how is your rudder held down with friction? Mine lifts right up if it's not rigged down tightly.
My idea is to completely get rid of the rudder lock down line/purchase system. Just drill through the rudder plates and rudder in the down and up position, then use a pin to lock it in the desired position.
My idea was to get rid of the block at the clew and move it to the boom fairlead and...
Ok, I'm new on here and new to Lasers. But, an old hat to sailing and boating in general. Born sailing a Sunfish on a lake in the back yard to inland/coastal sailing a Hobie 16. I also know this is probably a topic that is/has been beaten to death.... what's up with these ridiculous class...
cskudder- Unfortunately, I plan to keep this thing rigged as class legal....$$$. Buy once, cry once. I might find time to race it, and maybe the kids will one of these days. Luckily the boat will be garage kept. I still have to rig a hoist. Thanks for the Intensity plug. I've ordered a few...
I've been basically given a 1980 model Laser standard. She's been sitting on her side under my buddies back deck for what he claims to be 8+ years. Other than major cleaning and some parts and pieces from Intensity, she's really exceeded my expectations. The hull seems firm and the deck...
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