Hi Everyone,
About 8 years ago I moved away from the ocean and sold my '99 Laser. I recently discovered a large Laser fleet at a local lake, so I started browsing for a good deal on a Laser. As luck would have it, I spotted my old '99 Laser for sale, still in excellent shape plus it had a Kitty Hawk trailer. The hull is perfect, but a lot of the rigging is what it had on it when I sold it. I have been working to replace the more worn out lines, and was hoping to get some input on my current rigging (ie - is it correct and/or legal?). I also have a few questions, because it has been a while since I sailed a Laser.
Thank you in advance for any responses!
-Rick
Mast
-The previous owner wrapped the upper mast with some kind of tape (see picture). He said it was to help the sail slide down more easily, anyone know what this is? Is it class legal?
Main Sheet
-Stopper or Eight knot, which one should I use?
-Do I need to tie the end of the main to the hiking strap? If so where? I have seen this a few places recently, but never saw it when I used to sail.
Downhaul/Cunningham
-The carabiner is stainless, but I am concerned about the load it can handle, thoughts?
-It looks like a lot of people use two single blocks, any advantage/disadvantage, versus the double blocks?
Outhaul
-I currently have two single blocks luggage tagged around the gooseneck, any thoughts on this versus putting one of the blocks on the boom cleat?
-Any issues with the inhaul bungee being adjustable via the boom cleat?
Vang
-I have a key retainer made of bungee with two loops. I have never seen one like this, is it legal? I like it because the forward loop pulls the one holding the key forward.
Rudder Downhaul (Not pictured, but I have a Black Diamond tiller with a Fatso extension)
-I put a purchase inside the head, is that the right way to do it?
-I have the line coming out the back of the head instead of under the tiller. Is that the right way to rig it? It seems like running it under the tiller would cause it to rub on the stern.
-I do not have a retaining hole in the upper pintle (and it is too short to add one), any suggestions on how to secure the rudder in the event of a capsize? I was thinking of running a small line from the rudder head to one of the traveler fairleads.
Centerboard
-I always ran the bungee from the bow around both sides of the mast. It looks like most people now run it to one side. Any thoughts on this? I have it retained on both sides by the mast retainer.
Hiking Strap/Auto Bailer
-The auto bailer pipe looks really corroded to me (see picture). Should I replace it, or is that normal?
-Would it be legal to run a small line from the bailer bung to the hiking strap eyelet to make it easier to pull?
About 8 years ago I moved away from the ocean and sold my '99 Laser. I recently discovered a large Laser fleet at a local lake, so I started browsing for a good deal on a Laser. As luck would have it, I spotted my old '99 Laser for sale, still in excellent shape plus it had a Kitty Hawk trailer. The hull is perfect, but a lot of the rigging is what it had on it when I sold it. I have been working to replace the more worn out lines, and was hoping to get some input on my current rigging (ie - is it correct and/or legal?). I also have a few questions, because it has been a while since I sailed a Laser.
Thank you in advance for any responses!
-Rick
Mast
-The previous owner wrapped the upper mast with some kind of tape (see picture). He said it was to help the sail slide down more easily, anyone know what this is? Is it class legal?
Main Sheet
-Stopper or Eight knot, which one should I use?
-Do I need to tie the end of the main to the hiking strap? If so where? I have seen this a few places recently, but never saw it when I used to sail.
Downhaul/Cunningham
-The carabiner is stainless, but I am concerned about the load it can handle, thoughts?
-It looks like a lot of people use two single blocks, any advantage/disadvantage, versus the double blocks?
Outhaul
-I currently have two single blocks luggage tagged around the gooseneck, any thoughts on this versus putting one of the blocks on the boom cleat?
-Any issues with the inhaul bungee being adjustable via the boom cleat?
Vang
-I have a key retainer made of bungee with two loops. I have never seen one like this, is it legal? I like it because the forward loop pulls the one holding the key forward.
Rudder Downhaul (Not pictured, but I have a Black Diamond tiller with a Fatso extension)
-I put a purchase inside the head, is that the right way to do it?
-I have the line coming out the back of the head instead of under the tiller. Is that the right way to rig it? It seems like running it under the tiller would cause it to rub on the stern.
-I do not have a retaining hole in the upper pintle (and it is too short to add one), any suggestions on how to secure the rudder in the event of a capsize? I was thinking of running a small line from the rudder head to one of the traveler fairleads.
Centerboard
-I always ran the bungee from the bow around both sides of the mast. It looks like most people now run it to one side. Any thoughts on this? I have it retained on both sides by the mast retainer.
Hiking Strap/Auto Bailer
-The auto bailer pipe looks really corroded to me (see picture). Should I replace it, or is that normal?
-Would it be legal to run a small line from the bailer bung to the hiking strap eyelet to make it easier to pull?
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