Dan Caldwell
New Member
Hello all,
Very new to sailing and lasers and just bought a 1977 laser after taking a few lessons. Was told all the rigging was included to get sailing but found out it’s different than what I learned on. Seems this is the classic rigging and I used the race version before. I attached a pic That I know Is wrong. I believe I’ve got the gang sorted now (i now put it from the boom dirrect to the mast) but not sure how they had the Cunningham set Up and what the Pulley on the mast is for? should I just use a normal line for a Cunningham or is that rig useful? Also unsure what Is up with my sail As it is about 16 inches above the boom? It’s like the sail is too short? Will this cause any major issues (I’m only a recreational sailor).
My other question is about the seitech dolly. when the boat is on it it’s stern heavy. Makes it difficult to work with when rigging, stepping the mast etc. Anyone have a good fix for this? Is there an extension bar to lengthen it?
Appreciate and help and look forward to learning more about the sport!
Dan
Very new to sailing and lasers and just bought a 1977 laser after taking a few lessons. Was told all the rigging was included to get sailing but found out it’s different than what I learned on. Seems this is the classic rigging and I used the race version before. I attached a pic That I know Is wrong. I believe I’ve got the gang sorted now (i now put it from the boom dirrect to the mast) but not sure how they had the Cunningham set Up and what the Pulley on the mast is for? should I just use a normal line for a Cunningham or is that rig useful? Also unsure what Is up with my sail As it is about 16 inches above the boom? It’s like the sail is too short? Will this cause any major issues (I’m only a recreational sailor).
My other question is about the seitech dolly. when the boat is on it it’s stern heavy. Makes it difficult to work with when rigging, stepping the mast etc. Anyone have a good fix for this? Is there an extension bar to lengthen it?
Appreciate and help and look forward to learning more about the sport!
Dan