Originally posted by will162878
Is there a good way to modify the existing centreboard interface? The ILCA may not be in favour of tape or paint as it needs replacing at regular intervals.
will162878 said:On page 3 of Laser World it says:
"2003 RULE INTERPRETATIONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE: www.laserinternational.org"
However after browsing the site's rules pages and using google to search the site I can't find anything to substantiate the published claim. I'm in Falmouth on Saturday so I might go and ask them...
PeterPurple said:I have a 78 with no wear to leading edge of board (I bought the boat from a guy who hardly ever sailed, and I have used it for 2 summers). I don't bungee my board, I just loosely tie my painter to the board. My brake holds the board down, I've never seen is pop up. I pretty much need two hands to raise it, perhaps its too tight.
Is there a rule that says you need to bungee your board?
AustinLaser said:I just bought a new Laser and it gushes out the trunk, maybe not as bad as yours but I haven't had it out in more than 8-10knots yet. Also the board slops side to side at the bottom of the trunk which is very annoying and probably slow.
I think the two problems are related, and would like to fill or tape the bottom of the trunk to cure the slop and gush, but does anyone know if that is legal?
26. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
(a) Repairs and preventative maintenance to the sail, hull, deck, centreboard, rudder, mast, boom or any fittings and fixings may be carried out without violation of these Rules provided such repairs are made in such a way that the essential shape, characteristics or function of the original are not affected.
wabbit said:One might argue that that using tape to repair the forward end of the centreboard case might be allowable under:
From the Laser Class Rules:
...provided such repairs are made in such a way that the essential shape, characteristics or function of the original are not affected.
I once read somewhere, can't remember exactly where:
"If you are doing something to your Laser to make it go faster, it is probably illegal. If you are doing it to prevent fair-wear-and-tear its probably acceptable within the Rules."
In my opinion, I think placing some tape on the forward end of the centreboard case to PREVENT WEAR would be acceptable, to place carpet, rubber or other material to prevent the centreboard from popping up or wobbling would be against the rules. My two cents.