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simon thomas
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 Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 20:06:56
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Many thanks to you all for your comments. I am now the proud owner of a 2002 Stratos and very much looking forward to getting out on the water.
Can I please ask for some more help? Your hints and tips pictures show a detachable trolley jockey wheel and handle for moving the boat around on the trolley. I have the standard Laser supplied West Mersea combi, can anyone tell me where to purchase the trolley jockey?
Thanks,
Simon.
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bubble
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Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 23:35:25
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hi Simon,
welcome to the stratos world, I also have two kids on board, one 5 one 8, and so do some others,
so you are in good company! [ with that in mind I would recommend a mast float, to stabilise a capsize]
trolley jockey.......
I found mine in a general chandler's, its about £50 with an inflated wheel
I have also locked it to the trolley because it looks too tempting when its just on with a spring clip, but it has to come off when you go on to the combi trailer. [one more thing to cart about].
It helps but its not vital.
try googling 'Trojan jockey wheel'
http://www.trailerspareparts.co.uk/shop/launching-aids-c-155_157.html
regards Neill Cambridge |
Edited by - bubble on 26 Feb 2009 23:40:31 |
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neilgbj
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Posted - 08 Mar 2009 : 19:40:02
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Spoke to a number of the 'laser Performance' reps at the Dinghy Show....main concensus is that with the merger with North America profit is all........the Bahia is cheaper and whilst many tried to convince me that it was as good as if not better than the Stratos the all privatley agreed that our boat was far superior. I asked about lack of consultation with the CA and all were somewhat non plussed,particualrly when I mentioned how RS appear to retain loyalty to all classes, even compartive classes like the Vision. All in all I think in the longer term we will benefit and I think that laser has effectively sold its sailing soul !
Anyway its been great sailing weather, was out on the Deben River yesterday and it really was delightful so role on Spring !
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deswift
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Posted - 10 Mar 2009 : 16:03:10
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Re Laser discontinuing the C/Bd version..
Really, I'm not at all sure what material changes there might be for us... I mean, the spares are still available, as they're interchangeble with other boats (including sails from both Hyde and NorthSails) and your local chandlery can supply identical blocks and rudder fittings.
Whilst the keel version has a fairly unique place in the dinghy market, I'm not at all surprised that schools and clubs are going to opt for cheaper plastic boats (rs or bahia) that you can mis-use for years on end without having to repair the gelcoat.
David
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p.s. uuuuummmmm In fact, anyone have a phone number for RS ?? 
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David Duckham
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 Apr 2009 : 15:23:07
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I see the depressing news that Laser are discontinuing the centerboard version. You can imagine their reasoning, and that makes me wonder if it might be economic for a smaller company to make the boat. As it is in the interest of all of us owners for the boat to continue to be made, is there any mileage in / enthusiasm for seeing if Laser would sell us the moulds, etc., and the right to the design? I am not sure what I could contribute to this, but would be happy to put some effort in if that would help.
David Duckham 576
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Stratos Centreboard Discontinued by Laser
