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nick rea

South Africa
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Posted - 10 Oct 2006 :  01:58:10  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Anybody in SA sailing a Stratos,i am looking to ship one shortly to Cape town.

bwilson

South Africa
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Posted - 16 Nov 2008 :  23:37:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi, Just noticed this forum and your posting although it was a long time ago. (Maybe you subscribed to e-mail updates.)

I have a Laser Stratos which is kept up in Knysna. I imported it in 2005 through the dealer in Cape Town. I think it was the first one at the time. I live in the UK so only use it on holidays but I am very pleased with it. I just wish they did a quick release rudder like the hobies as there are a lot of tidal sand banks in Knysna.
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Pete1

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Posted - 19 Nov 2008 :  18:27:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bwilson
I just wish they did a quick release rudder like the hobies as there are a lot of tidal sand banks in Knysna.


Easy solution. Fit an auto release cleat http://www.sailboats.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=C257

cheap and simple. Drill 2 pilot holes and screw to tiller. I put mine on the opposite side to the standard one and left that one in place.
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bubble

51 Posts
Posted - 19 Nov 2008 :  18:39:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi all

been thinking of this mod too
have a look at the spec sheet

http://www.clamcleat.com/cleats/cleat_details.asp?theid2=78

neill , cambridge
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bwilson

South Africa
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Posted - 19 Nov 2008 :  23:23:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the tip. I had heard about these in concept but hadn't investistigated after a friend said his didn't work too well. What is nice about this one (They both point to the CL257) is that the release tension can be adjusted. I will buy one a try it out over Christmas/New Year - peak summer out there!
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Pete1

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Posted - 22 Nov 2008 :  21:52:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have the release tension set at minimum and never had a problem.
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