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    ILCA/Laser to RS Aero

    Feel free to come down anytime. You can be my guest at VSC. You may also want to check out our annual Firecracker Regatta. We open up the boats for charter. Many have used that as a testing ground to measure interest. www.viridiansailing.com
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    ILCA/Laser to RS Aero

    @jelfish I have a Laser at the Corinthian Sailing Club in Dallas where we have 5 Aeros. I'm also a member at the Viridian Sailing Center in Arlington, TX where we have 30 club owned Aeros. I can tell you that the Aero is an awesome boat. It's like they took all the things that Laser guys have...
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    Special Edition Lasers

    t That's a great looking boat!
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    Special Edition Lasers

    Where is this boat located?
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    1975 Laser, what’s holding the screws for rudder bracket??

    If it's a kick around, yes, go cheap. I did the same thing with my first Laser back in the day. There are links with old school Cunningham and outhaul. Here is a video
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    How to clean an old hull?

    Bleach! Wear clothes you can sacrifice.
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    Can a cut-down Standard section work as a 4.7 bottom section?

    From what I've seen on this forum, there is some sort of difference (not just the bend) of the two sections. I think it's a wall thickness thing. However, I'm always one to save a buck and if it's for a beginner, and you have a spare full lower to destroy..... Why not! :)
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    1975 Laser, what’s holding the screws for rudder bracket??

    Congrats on the boat! Couple of things. When putting the inspection port, so you can put a backing plate for the rudder. don't go to close tot he edge. The core does NOT go all the way. I'm not 100%, but if memory serves it's several inches. If you feel that mast step is leaking, I've...
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    Is Laser Rigging the same for all?

    Congratulations on the new (used) boat! Lasers are great fun, and you will love it. Here is a link to a video I made with a boat that has a similar rig. It the rigged boat is at 1:30.
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    Fastest Laser Ever!!!

    I agree that a boat in perfect shape will not be significantly faster than one with scratches. I think that a solid hull is the #1 thing you should consider, that followed closely by hull weight. This is considering that you have the modern rig and NOT the old bunk that they used to have (yea...
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    Any experience with ordering from vela?

    I know the owner. He's a great guy, and I use them all the time. Highly recommend! Many in the Dallas ILCA fleet use his practice sails and they are good quality. I bought a 4.7 sail for my daughter, and it looks great (I also have two practice sails of my own).
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    1974 Laser Slalom on YouTube

    I noticed that the video of the 1974 Laser Slalom in San Fran was taken down. Any idea where to view it? I loved that video!
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    Trying to date my Laser without a hull number... please help

    don't leave us in suspense, what's the hull number?
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    Trying to date my Laser without a hull number... please help

    Given its age this may be a daunting task, but you could start going back in ownership. Maybe find the original owner or owner's family with a picture? Good luck. The boat looks great.
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    Blade Bags... Looking for a new one

    Hello all, I have an old Harken blade bag that has bit the dust (literally the insides are turning to dust!). Been looking around on the interwebs and it looks like there are quite a few with large price variances. Any suggestions?

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