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Medway Maniac
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Topic: Laser fun ? Posted: 19 May 20 at 9:58am |
I don't know about Laser 1 (prob not), but because the original equipment on Laser 3000s included the same rudder as the Laser 2, this should answer your question:
And remember, never rely on the clip, always tie it to the boat!
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Ryanprocter1994
Newbie Joined: 18 May 20 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 20 at 1:04pm |
Wow thanks for quick reply. I have measured the mounting points on the laser 2 and they are 165mm so would appear similar to the 3k. Problem being those are hard to find too 😂. I can’t get an L2 rudder, just need the head stock now.
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Old bloke
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 20 at 5:18am |
Obviously the best result would be to find a laser 2 etc rudder. However, if you just need to get on the water, a rudder from almost any similar boat, (fireball, scorpion, national 12 etc etc ) would work, and the rudder stock may be easily adjusted, or a new one made.
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Ryanprocter1994
Newbie Joined: 18 May 20 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 20 at 8:50am |
Amazing thanks :) it is just about getting out on the water as soon as. Not going to be racing it as it’s only a fun anyway. Final question as I have been able to find a fireball complete unit. What are the measurements for laser 2 rudder blade and tiller arm? I can’t seem to find that info and have been searching for ages as I was originally thinking of building a complete unit from scratch
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 20 at 2:44pm |
A Fireball blade is likely to be better than your original L2 blade (too small in some circs!), so just try it as you'll probably like it! As for the tiller, a lot of racers used to use Laser 1 tillers, which were shorter than the original L2's. Personally, having tried both I preferred the longer version, but again, my suggestion is to try what you have, and if you decide it's too long cut it down in small increments - it's much harder to make it longer again! Actually, I'd just try moving the tiller extension attachment point on the tiller first - it's good to have the free end of the tiller poking forward of the extension attachment point to stick between your legs while steering with them during hoists, drops and gybes.
So, try before you cut anything!
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Ryanprocter1994
Newbie Joined: 18 May 20 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 20 at 6:56pm |
Thanks for al your help :) I will buy the fireball rudder and alter it to fit the Gudgeons on the L2
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Sussex Lad
Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 Jun 18 Online Status: Offline Posts: 359 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 20 at 8:24am |
My Laser 2 tiller is 47.5" long overall (including piece that fits in the stock)
My tiller extension is 36" In the light stuff you need to go a long way forward, so a long tiller extension better. |
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Ryanprocter1994
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 20 at 8:01pm |
Ah perfect. The fireball tiller is the same length. Tiller extension is 29”
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Ryanprocter1994
Newbie Joined: 18 May 20 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 20 at 5:47pm |
Next Issue. I have a laser 2 “fun” with a furling jib. Be stripping it all and cleaning it all ready to get out on the water but the jib will not come down without bringing the mast down and removing it. The halyard has a ropebtied to the end with a splice and that would not fit through the sheave. Removed that and re-attaches a new rope smaller rope with a new split as tight as I could and once again, doesn’t fit through the sheave 🤦♂️😩 any suggestions for an easy fix?
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Rupert
Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 20 at 8:18pm |
Had to solve this for someone who had just bought a Laser2. The answer this time, and in other cases, is simply to take some tension in the wire leading to the jib (maybe wear a glove) then snatch at the line as hard as you can till it gives in and goes through.
If this doesn't work, you'll have to take the mast sheave apart and refix it with the splice inside the mast. |
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