tcwings20
Member
Before purchasing my Laser I read many forms on this page finding out useful info for when I went on my first sail. Sadly one of the threads I read mentioned someones boat being stolen. I believe for every bad there should be a good. To get my laser I had to drive 18hrs and by the time I got there I was overjoyed to see my boat, as we where finding the rigging, boards, sails, ect. The man I was buying my boat from decided to "pass on the sailing tradition", he gave me the boat for free. I was in shock and I almost didn't here him, he said to put the money towards a trailer or dollie. This just goes to show the true sailing spirit, passing the trade on to further generations. I am eternally grateful and I plan to keep the boat for a long time, until it is my turn to "pass it on" ( which I believe will be the name of the boat ).
The boat is outfitted with all old style rigging and I was wondering if any one has, without purchasing blocks, a way to improve these lines performance. I am familiar with the Truckers Hitch and I am wondering if I can use this in place of a block or if the friction gain out weighs the purchase gain.
Also the owner has kept in wonderful condition, the rule book from '83 ( the boat is an '86 ), and the Standard rigging guide ( with "M" rigging inserts ). So if anyone has any '80's protests they'd like to get off their chest I'd be happy to post pictures..
The boat is outfitted with all old style rigging and I was wondering if any one has, without purchasing blocks, a way to improve these lines performance. I am familiar with the Truckers Hitch and I am wondering if I can use this in place of a block or if the friction gain out weighs the purchase gain.
Also the owner has kept in wonderful condition, the rule book from '83 ( the boat is an '86 ), and the Standard rigging guide ( with "M" rigging inserts ). So if anyone has any '80's protests they'd like to get off their chest I'd be happy to post pictures..