I would try baklava; worked for me (older Laser sailor)...Hello everyone!
I noticed above that folk are recovering from solo capsizes without problems. What are you doing? I uncleat all sheets, stand on the capsized hull's edge and pull on the centreboard, then stand at the edge of the centreboard once at the 90deg. But I can't get it past that point! The manual gives a minimum crew weight for recovery: I think 150kg. Maybe a bit more tasty souvlaki?
Of course.Is it possible to launch the Laser Bahia on a lake with only a boat ramp? (No crane)
Yes. That's the whole point of the separate trolley/trailer setup.do I need to remove the trolley and boat from the road trailer first?
No, and yes. However, it's easier with two people, with one taking care of the launched boat and the other of the trolley.Is it difficult to launch the boat with the trolley down the ramp? Could one person do it?
Sorry for joing this party a tad bit late... BUT... Believe it or not... I JUST purchased a BRAND NEW Laser Bahia here in Florida. The boat is perfect! However, I too am having difficulty finding ANY information on how to properly rig the Laser Bahia rudder. Apparently the way I did it out of the box is not working as it keeps popping back up and not staying all the way down. Can someone please send a detailed series of photos on how you have successfully rigged your rudder on your Bahia?Laser Bahia owners,
I bought a used 2009 Laser Bahia this summer and I am having trouble getting the up haul and downhaul lines on the tiller/rudder setup correctly. Could someone post a diagram or photo of what has worked for you.
Miodraq -About the rope, there is one rope on new bahia, but end of this system used for lowering the rudder has a block in it in order to be able to pull on it harder.
Bahia is a terrific boat, this is my second season on it. I managed to use it without a motor, just rowing. On a river it is totally usable, even against river flow. Motor is going to give me the option to sail the portions of this river that is more distant than ones I am sailing right now. Boat is heavier than equivalent performance boat, but this is only to it's advantage since it is weather proof, very sturdy, "idiot proof".
When you get the hang of it, it is possible to rig it for under an hour single handed! You have my post describing capsizing, "child play"...
since my last posts I have tried trapezeing and this is so much fun even on the river, where you have to tack fairly often...
I am speaking from a point of view of a person that is not 100Kg bundle of muscles but a regular chubby guy weighing 85-90 Kg 176cm tall. I can use this boat in every aspect and handle it. Took it out in winds 12-16 m/s (ropes are whistling hanging in this wind) and also in breeze 2-3m/s with my wife, and it handles well in both situations. One rope reefing! One rope genaker...
I am not going to sell this boat any time soon! If anyone needs any help, just ask, also if you want to see some sailing gopro photos, I'll show it gladly...
P.s. there is a new version of this boat that does not have lower shrouds(my friend got one like that delivered) but I like mine better!
Regards
Capt Jax:Sorry for joing this party a tad bit late... BUT... Believe it or not... I JUST purchased a BRAND NEW Laser Bahia here in Florida. The boat is perfect! However, I too am having difficulty finding ANY information on how to properly rig the Laser Bahia rudder. Apparently the way I did it out of the box is not working as it keeps popping back up and not staying all the way down. Can someone please send a detailed series of photos on how you have successfully rigged your rudder on your Bahia?
Thank you thank you thank you in advance!
Capt Jax
Ken, if you trouble finding the Bahia, have you looked into an RS Quest? I think they are similar and the Quest might be easier to find.Capt Jax:
I live in Houston Texas and have been looking all over the country for a used Laser Bahia. Perchance do you know of someone who is interested in selling their Laser Bahia. I found a guy in Seattle (long way from Houston) and they turned out to be scammers "no title, no registration, send money now to hold the boat" Anyway I'm serious about buying for sailing on lakes North of Houston. I see you bought a new Bahia, do you have the dealers name.
thanks Ken Jenson