Lasers

   The problem really only occurs if the mast for some reason isn't seated right in the hole, in which case the mast can rip right out the side of the tube. I've seen this when a turtled boat has been pulled upright and sailed off. With a bit of care it shouldn't be a problem. If you still want to beef it up, cut the hole for the hatch and then wrap glass tape round and round the tube. Polyester resin is fine for the job, but make sure you start right at the base of the tube or it isn't worth doing. 

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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Lasers Posted: 02 Jul 07 at 9:10pm
	The problem really only occurs if the mast for some reason isn't seated right in the hole, in which case the mast can rip right out the side of the tube. I've seen this when a turtled boat has been pulled upright and sailed off. With a bit of care it shouldn't be a problem. If you still want to beef it up, cut the hole for the hatch and then wrap glass tape round and round the tube. Polyester resin is fine for the job, but make sure you start right at the base of the tube or it isn't worth doing.
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

sailor_420 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 19 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor_420 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 07 at 5:59pm
	Does anyone know a cheap supplier of the 4.7 sail and bottom section? It would be handy for about a year for those windy days until im ready for the radial. Thanks

Ross Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 May 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1163	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ross Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 07 at 7:38pm
	rooster?
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mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 07 at 8:05pm
	yeh get a rooster sail, i dont think they do bottom sections though.
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Jon Emmett Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 988	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon Emmett Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jul 07 at 9:08am
	You may be able to pick up a 4.7 sail in good condition after the Europeans (this month) or the Nationals (next month).
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lucky Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote lucky Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 07 at 11:47am
	Does anyone know where I can get a useable Radial sail without breaking the bank? I'm having lots of fun learning with my full rig but on windy days I spend more time in the water than on it.
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ratface Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 686	Post Options Post Reply Quote ratface Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 07 at 12:18pm
	are you allowed to race the sails made by rooster at opens etc? i swear that you are not allowed... being a one design class
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Jon Emmett Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 988	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon Emmett Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 07 at 12:45pm
	You can not hack saw off a standard section as it is much thicker than a radial section. You need "class" sails to race at class opens (not fakes).
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 07 at 1:49pm
	Remembering an earlier thread, most clubs seemed happy enough letting non standard sails race in normal club racing, and for handicap racing I'd not think there is ever a problem. Class Opens are a different thing altogether, and as with any class, you need to obay the rules.
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mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 07 at 3:33pm
	hang on john, the top section for a laser is the same for all the rigs. therefore the bottom sections must all be the same diametre otherwise the top section wouldnt fit/ would wobble about. im sure you could just hacksaw a full rig down to size if you wanted. otherwise just look in Y+Y classifieds for gear under £1000, theres usually laser parts in there.
	600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318