Yes I have the new centerboard aft plate adjusted and velco strip in the top corner.I had a new early boat and the dam centerboard had to be shaved to fit... there obviously have been several generations of boards.
My second and third generation boat had alot of hum from the foils.
The most recent boat 2012 a 5 or 6th generation boat has alot of play in the trunk, no hum.
Two questions 1. in my new 2012 laser should I push or pull it the board in light winds for a better performance ( It wobbles a 1/2 " in the trunk)? 2. I know its against class rules, but whats the concept of having a company fair or align the rudder and dagger board ? I see that some advertisements for used boats have had these adjustments?
2. I know its against class rules, but whats the concept of having a company fair or align the rudder and dagger board ? I see that some advertisements for used boats have had these adjustments?
Other than you're passing on a potentially illegal boat to the next owner, who may wish to race.Obviously, if you don't race this discussion is moot...
to poster #9 certainly you answered my question regarding wobbling boards, thank you!Post #9 you absolutely correct in that the wobble occurs both up wind and downwind in light winds. In these conditions I thought maybe it was to an advantage to push or pull the top of the board. ( i wasn't sure which way) I watched a rooster video that described sailing to windward, heeled windward in light winds that created lift.
"I wasn't sure which way"
Now for Laser sailing you really do not need to know this but if you are interested in the science of sailing here is a laymans guide to 'gybing boards'.
http://www.hornet.org.uk/forms/20051113104700centreboards.pdf
All laser centreboards are a lose fit, live with it. Post no.10- read the class rules, the amount of legal packing in the slot is very limited.