Yes, you should do the lower block and then after it has set and the seal
has been broken, do the upper. Some guys only do the lower and use a
tradition
carpet / felt / Velcro seal on the top block. That may be better if your
board is really light.
I launched 013 today in no wind. While paddling to the dock I was surpassed
to find that my new Greg Ryan rudder would not stay down even with what
seemed to be a really tight Spartite fit. I believe that the problem is
caused
by the fact that this rudder weighs half of what the 49er blade weighs but
displaces a bit more water. The amount of uplift is significant and I'll have
to come up with a quick release to deal with it.
For those about to launch, a word of warning. If you really want to go
sailing on the day of the launch, find a place where there are no passersby.
Greg, it was 63 in Seattle today. What was the weather like in your part of
the country where the "weather's always good"? Be sure to slather some
sunscreen on those bare arms and legs.
Best regards,
Bram
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