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  1. Alysum

    Deck cleat screw holes

    Thanks, should I apply the mix then put the screws in straight away or let it dry before screwing them down ? I don't suppose I could mix sillicone with epoxy ?
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    Deck cleat screw holes

    Hi, My deck cleat base for the outhaul/downhaul has been slowly coming out of the 2 holes so I got 2 new screws and filled up the holes with silicone gel. But it's not holding the whole thing tight enough which slowly comes out every time I go out sailing. How can I make the 2 holes tighter...
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    Boom end plug

    My outhaul fairlead has screws not rivets - guess that's what's holding the plug then? I will unscrew it tonight and see what happens - thanks - looks like there are several different methods of holding it out there, my laser is 165,818
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    Boom end plug

    Hello, I need to tighten the eyestrap at the end of the book which hold that block for the mainsheet. I've been told that I would need to undo the plug at the end of the boom to access the nuts to tighten them. The plug needs replacing too as there is a bit broken. My question is how do...
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    screw stuck in tiller

    I have the same tiller and exactly the same problem... I blame ACME for not drilling a hole for the tiller retaining pill so the line from the rudder has been putting too much stress on the cleat. I have now drilled (too big) a hole for the tiller pin but not fixed the head-less screw, I...
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    info: Laser Line length

    Why would one use 4 let alone 5 meters for the traveller?? :eek:
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    rounding up in strong winds

    Everybody experiences this "round up" on a wild reach. What you need to do is depower the sail by pulling the outhaul, remember the sail stretches a LOT on a reach so pull it more. Let the downhaul off as usual on a reach. Ease the vang so that the boom doesn't hit the water. Have you raiser...
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    Bad Laser days...

    mate you're brave to go out sailing in such freezing conditions!
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    acme carbon tiller extensions

    Thanks for the info; I'll probably do that over the southern hemisphere winter :)
  10. Alysum

    Padding around mast?

    Maybe it's to protect the mast from the clip on of the wind indicator ;)
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    Why is it so hard to find a laser in South Africa

    That's odd. Is Laser sailing not so popular in SA?
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    keeping the #%^& boat flat ????

    Just out of interest, what is the sail you have? Is it an Intensity one? How come it's #48 ? ;)
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    Pix from breezy Argentine Laser regatta

    Very nice pics - I love the first one next to the yacht :) BTW what is that Laser red hull with the Laser logo near the bow? I've never seen such a hull - custom paint job?
  14. Alysum

    GRP foils?

    Sorry for intruding but I just wanted to say that I really don't like the look of those new yellowish foils and I cannot understand how that colour has been validated to go with white Lasers. Is it because it's the natural colour maybe?
  15. Alysum

    rudder positions?

    hmm that's a really strange question you're asking mate :D try keep the helm as neutral as possible and steer with your body and push/pull the tiller when you need to tack
  16. Alysum

    Stupid Laser tricks

    Oh I've capsized just before the gun too...usually when I'm in a rush and don't duck underneath the boom enough: mainsheet gets snagged onto my PFD. I must try that one day with the rudder up!!! Best trick so far to suggest :)
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    Newport Laser Fleet Frosbiting pics

    brrr looks way too cold for sailing! Mind you I am used to Sydney weather ;)
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    acme carbon tiller extensions

    I will have to do that on my acme fastso one day too (currently the joint is glued to the resin inside the extension). How easy is it to melt the resin part that hold the joint inside? Is it that easy with a heat gun?
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    Outhaul Rigged on the Back of the Boom

    I've been reading about all the different methods, well there is certainly a lot of choices... but can someone tell me WHICH one is used when you purchase a new laser today?
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    Hiking Pants/Shorts recomendation

    I love my SEA airprene 3/4 hikers which is perfect for hot summers. I don't have the straps around the shoulders but velcro straps around my waist so that my shoulders feel free. Tom

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