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ex laser 
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 Topic: Laser Rudder QuestionsPosted: 02 Mar 12 at 3:03am |
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it does rather depend on the water you sail on.
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jeffers
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Posted: 01 Mar 12 at 6:03pm |
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You just need to use a decent bolt (known as a mega bolt) in a Laser rudder and ensure it is done up correctly. There is really no need for an uphaul.
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Rupert
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Posted: 01 Mar 12 at 5:41pm |
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Laser rudders always seem to drop down on bumpy slipways and scrape along the ground till the sailor at the front notices. An uphaul (or even a pin through the stock) would stop that. |
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bustinben
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Posted: 01 Mar 12 at 4:29pm |
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Because they don't need one
 if you can sail a laser you can lean over the back and pull it up with your hand, or just leave it down and pull it up when you jump out (it's only about 1 foot deep). |
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jeffers
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Posted: 19 Jan 12 at 8:04am |
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Catch weed, loose rudder with elastic uphaul...definitely performance enhancing.
You do get quite a few 'anal' guys on the open circuit but I would hope someone would have a quiet word first before other action was taken.
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Andymac
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Posted: 18 Jan 12 at 3:18pm |
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Oh, I don't think anyone could be that anal, at anything other than a World/Olympic event (even then). Not as if it's 'performance enhancing'.
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Andymac
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Posted: 18 Jan 12 at 3:13pm |
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Just to correct myself; I think that should have been 3/8" not 5/8". The original bolt was the imperial measurement. Due to the difficulties elsewhere in the world sourcing imperial sized bolts to 'upgrade', Class rule was amended to allow the nearest metric size (10mm) but it does require a minute amount of enlagement of the hole to fit. |
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jeffers
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Posted: 18 Jan 12 at 10:02am |
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That must be in the running for 'Understatement of the Year 2012' and it is only January!
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Rupert
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Posted: 18 Jan 12 at 9:03am |
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I've never worked out why Lasers don't allow an uphaul? Strange set of rules...
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jeffers
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Posted: 18 Jan 12 at 7:26am |
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As has been said above you need to remove the uphaul system. it is definitely not class compliant and would almost certainly get you protested in anything other than club sailing.
It is also not needed, as has been said above purchase a 'Mega bolt' for it (available from Rooster Sailing and Laser Performance for less than £5 I believe). Then simply bolt it in place and tighten it up so the rudder is stiff to move in the stock but not too stiff that you cannot pull it up as you come ashore.
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