Generally speaking, YES.Is Laser Rigging the same for all?
Look at the transom once again. There should be an embossed code near the starboard corner (could be elsewhere, too, but that would be an older boat than what this appears to be). Chances are that it begins with "ZFS". The aluminium-coloured sticker you mentioned didn't probably include anything but the builder's name.I can't figure out the age. It has no numbers engraved and the aluminum label which most likely had all the sailboats info is totally wiped out.
If this means "lines", then yes, there are widely preferred thicknesses and lengths (which do vary with the purchase ratio you want to use in each system). We can go through them one by one, but even if some of your existing lines turn out to be perfectly fine, it's tempting to replace everything at once. (I tend to avoid all kinds of kits and packages, but if beldar recommends something it can't be all badI'd like to purchase new rigging, but not sure what size to order.
Ya, No numbers at all. Thanks! I’ll order the Rec package!No molded in numbers on the stern? You have the old “classic” vang, outhaul, etc. here is a line package for that setup Laser Line Kit *Recreational*
Ok, the next place to check is under the bow eye. You may have to unscrew it to read the whole number. If it's there, that means your boat was built in Europe - England, Ireland or Switzerland. Expecting a high five-digit or low six-digit number.No numbers at all.
Thanks for the note, Stainless Steel over Aluminum Rivets!!!Is Laser rigging the same for all?
The short answer is NO.
The images suggest to me that you have the 'old' system for rigging the vang. This system is not as easy to adjust as the newer system. Getting the newer vang will cost you quite a bit. If you don't want to spend that much money, there are ways to make the old system more convenient.
There are different ways to rig the outhaul as well.
The rivets on the boom can be replaced. A recent thread goes in some detail about which rivets to use.
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Thansk LaLi, Still no numbers. I'll proceed without as a standard Laser. Thank you!Ok, the next place to check is under the bow eye. You may have to unscrew it to read the whole number. If it's there, that means your boat was built in Europe - England, Ireland or Switzerland. Expecting a high five-digit or low six-digit number.
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...and thanks for the heads up on Us One=Design as well!!!Generally speaking, YES.The class rules are rather strict (compared to those of most other classes), but there's of course some permitted variation. The only fundamental difference control-systemwise is whether you cleat the outhaul on the boom or on the deck. The boom cleating is the original method, and if you're not going to race, that's all you need.
Look at the transom once again. There should be an embossed code near the starboard corner (could be elsewhere, too, but that would be an older boat than what this appears to be). Chances are that it begins with "ZFS". The aluminium-coloured sticker you mentioned didn't probably include anything but the builder's name.
The equipment shown in the pictures is somewhat conflicting: the "rainbow" sail points heavily towards the early 1980s, while the other sail is definitely post-'86. The vang cleat block is from the early '70s, and the ratchet block is very much "old school" as well. All in all, I'd say that the hull is likely close to an '81 or '82.
If this means "lines", then yes, there are widely preferred thicknesses and lengths (which do vary with the purchase ratio you want to use in each system). We can go through them one by one, but even if some of your existing lines turn out to be perfectly fine, it's tempting to replace everything at once. (I tend to avoid all kinds of kits and packages, but if beldar recommends something it can't be all bad)
As hardware goes, practically all Laser fittings should fit in the same mounting holes with similar-sized fasteners.
Although West Coast Sailing is a great provider of all things Laser, you probably want to deal primarily with US One-Design in Yarmouth, which I understand is right next door to you
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WOW!!! Looks awesome!!! Mine could use some paint! Video got me psyched! I’m waiting for all new rigging and now you’ve got me wanting it to look like new! Thank you for the video! BubsCongratulations on the new (used) boat! Lasers are great fun, and you will love it. Here is a link to a video I made with a boat that has a similar rig. It the rigged boat is at 1:30.
Jack, Was this the paint you used! ThanksWOW!!! Looks awesome!!! Mine could use some paint! Video got me psyched! I’m waiting for all new rigging and now you’ve got me wanting it to look like new! Thank you for the video! Bubs