pixelbeans
New Member
Hi guys,
I've recently got back into sailing after about 30 years. I bought an old laser 2.
I've changed all the ropes including the jib and main sheet. I spliced them onto the metal hoops so there are no knots in there.
I've been sailing fine with it but yesterday the main halyard got well and truely jammed/caught on something. It's raised all the way apart from the last 12" or so. I've taken the mast down, given it a good shake. Jib halyard running smoothly, removed the spinnaker rope to make sure that wasn't the problem (won't be needing that for a while anyway).
Any pointers gratefully received. Do I need to remove the rivets on the base of the mast to get in? I think the problem is definitely at the bottom end. Apologies for no photos. Will get some when I'm next down the club.
Best
Paul.
I've recently got back into sailing after about 30 years. I bought an old laser 2.
I've changed all the ropes including the jib and main sheet. I spliced them onto the metal hoops so there are no knots in there.
I've been sailing fine with it but yesterday the main halyard got well and truely jammed/caught on something. It's raised all the way apart from the last 12" or so. I've taken the mast down, given it a good shake. Jib halyard running smoothly, removed the spinnaker rope to make sure that wasn't the problem (won't be needing that for a while anyway).
Any pointers gratefully received. Do I need to remove the rivets on the base of the mast to get in? I think the problem is definitely at the bottom end. Apologies for no photos. Will get some when I'm next down the club.
Best
Paul.