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porkyman
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Topic: minisail/laser hybrid Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 1:00pm |
i have just acquired very cheaply an old minisail, to play with when i`m not on my hobie 17, ( I`m not into racing). I am wondering if anyone has ever put a laser standard sail on a minisail, as the size is the same (7.4m), and if so, does the laser sail fit onto the minisail mast ?, and if not, can a laser mast be made to fit onto the minisail hull ? As the original minisail sail is shot, and there are so many half decent used laser sails around, i thought this could be a good option to improve the performance of the boat.any suggestions gratefully recieved.
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JimC
Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6647 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 1:45pm |
As I remember the minisail stick is a fair bit thinner than the Laser one so I doubt a Laser mast would fit. One way to find out for sure though... ... I'm amazed the sails are the same size. I remeber the MS rig as being a good bit smaller.
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 2:21pm |
I thought of doing this, and decided the best bet would be to use the entire Laser rig, but cut off the bottom of the mast and sleeve in a thick-walled tube of smaller outside diameter which would fit the hole in the Minisail's deck. You'll need the sliding seat - or maybe better the Moth-style racks favoured by some back in the 70's - for sure. Let us know how you get on. |
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Iain C
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 2:38pm |
Might be better to try a Topper main. My other half had a minisail for a bit...it was horrible. Boom was far too bendy too, and the foils were shocking. |
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Chew my RS
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 2:43pm |
But the sliding seat makes it all worth while...
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 4:16pm |
The minisailmain is a little larger than the Laser one, but makes the Laser one seem well cut...It has been done before, but I don't know which mast was used. Easy enough to experiment with borrowed kit.
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DiverSteve
Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 28 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 4:49pm |
I had a Minisail with a full Laser rig for my beach boat. It was ideal because, along with a Topper, it was the only boat that would fit through a barrier at the end of our road. It was light blue and sold to a scout group about four years ago. This was with a Laser mast and boom. In reasonably light winds it was fine but with such a narrow beam I was grossly overpowered in anything stronger. I did wonder at the time about mounting boards to be able to hike out further or even fitting trapeze wires but never got further than thinking about it. |
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Philsy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 5:15pm |
Nice idea. I had a MS with a sliding seat as a kid, and have happy memories
of it. The sail was a basic triangle and the boom too thin with a nasty gooseneck, so a full Laser rig would make a lot of sense. Be interested to read how you get on. Edited by Philsy |
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porkyman
Newbie Joined: 13 Nov 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 08 at 7:20pm |
many thanks for your comments, i would be particularly interested to hear from `Diversteve`, as to whether there was any adaption required to make the full laser rig fit the minisail, The idea of wings or a s/seat sounds good, although i am not that bothered if it is abit overpowered, adds to the fun!
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Jamie600
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 08 at 10:54am |
We have a Minisail at our club with a complete Laser rig - sail mast and boom. I didn't take much notice of how it was done but I can have a look next time it's out. I've also got some old Moth wings if you're interested, PM me! |
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