I bought a used Laser from 1979 in a really good condition for 500€ some weeks ago. Currently, I'm getting used to the boat and I installed an XD upgrade kit from Holt Marine as you could hardly pull the old vang even on land, but not while sailing. Now it is very easy and fun to trim the new outhaul, cunningham and vang.
As I want to preserve that nice condition, some questions arose:
After sailing (or cleaning), there often is a lot of water in the mast hole. Until now, I always tried to get it out with a towel and a broom stick. Is that necessary? Or is it safe to let stay it in there?
I also wonder if it was a good idea to remove the curry cleats. Do you use them? I did not encounter a situation yet where I wanted to use them (sailing on a lake with around 2 to 4 bft most of the time). In fact, I wish they would not be there as I always have to sit on them. It may sound strange to talk about "comfort" on a Laser, but is there any good reason not to remove them and seal the screw holes?
Thanks and cheers
Robert
As I want to preserve that nice condition, some questions arose:
After sailing (or cleaning), there often is a lot of water in the mast hole. Until now, I always tried to get it out with a towel and a broom stick. Is that necessary? Or is it safe to let stay it in there?
I also wonder if it was a good idea to remove the curry cleats. Do you use them? I did not encounter a situation yet where I wanted to use them (sailing on a lake with around 2 to 4 bft most of the time). In fact, I wish they would not be there as I always have to sit on them. It may sound strange to talk about "comfort" on a Laser, but is there any good reason not to remove them and seal the screw holes?
Thanks and cheers
Robert