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  1. Johnny B

    Exercises specifically for 'Mature' Laser sailors

    Thanks, Tom. I think I'll have to stretch everything a lot ... it'll be fun, though, and amusing - as long as no one is videoing me!
  2. Johnny B

    Exercises specifically for 'Mature' Laser sailors

    Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look at youtube for dinghy-specific exercises. I do have a set of both bands as well some others with handles, and have used them in other exercises. Do you have any specific exercises (other than deep knee bends and squats) for rising from the low side during...
  3. Johnny B

    Exercises specifically for 'Mature' Laser sailors

    OK - New Years Resolution #1 - get in shape for sailing this Spring/Summer/Fall (that's 2021. Background: I'm a Great Grand Master sailor, returning to Laser sailing after 20+ years sailing bigger boats. I'm finding that - this past Fall - I was out of shape for hiking, and also for roll tacking...
  4. Johnny B

    Detailed Rigging Instructions for Laser 15:1 Vang/Downhaul and Outhaul

    Thanks for the notes/list. I'll compare this with what I currently have on hand during the ND vs Alabama ... game - don't think I'll have to pay that much attention, since Notre Dame is (roughly) a 30 point underdog ... )
  5. Johnny B

    Detailed Rigging Instructions for Laser 15:1 Vang/Downhaul and Outhaul

    I also have an old Laser (37579) from 1976 that I'm trying to upgrade virtually the same as you. I've found what seems to be a great source for links and rigging information with West Coast Sailing in Portland, Oregon. Talk with Phil, who sent me detailed information and some links that I...
  6. Johnny B

    Deciphering serial numbers

    ProATC: Thanks for the very detailed reply. I'm sure that you have solved my mystery ... Can I ask where you found this information? Is it on a Laser website I'm not aware of? Thanks again. Johnny B (as my Kids call me when we're on the water ...)
  7. Johnny B

    Deciphering serial numbers

    Thanks to the Laser Sailor who helped me with my previous posting. I now have (I think) all the serial number: ZFSA4793M82D [either a 'D', or a 0{ Yellow Hull ... ZFSA a Canadian Builder? 4793 the Hull Number? M82 - May 1982 build date? D - no clue Thanks!
  8. Johnny B

    Decipher sail # & Year of Mfg

    Current numbers on transom: XFSA4793M XFSA a Canadian Manufacturer? 7793M ? Sail # for hull ?? Or, do I not have enough information?
  9. Johnny B

    Bought a 'new' Laser ... what's the sail # & mfgr date??

    Laki: Thanks for your expertise. You're right ... I put an extra '5' in it: ZFS375790576 would conform to your explanation. Also, here's the URL/Web address for the sail I found: the description is: "VST Laser Mark II Racing Sail (battens included) Non-laser legal, with a quoted price of...
  10. Johnny B

    Bought a 'new' Laser ... what's the sail # & mfgr date??

    Bought a "well-used" Laser, with serial number: ZFS5375790576 ... others have ID'd "ZFS" as Les Voiliers Performance Inc. of Pointe Claire QC Don't know the sail #, or the date of manufacture - assuming it's May of 1976? The '0' next to the 5 is a 0, not a 'D' as best as I can make it out...

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