How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps step 1 sail and mast assembly lay the sail out flat then, put the upper mast and lower mast together the upper mast and boom are the same for std, radial and 4. There are two types of running rigging, those lines controlling the yards ties, halliards, jeers. Previously covered by rigging and raising th e mast item 3. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. To install the spreaders, remove the clevis pins and cotter rings and slide the end of each spreader with two holes into the bracket on the mast. Laser school mylor yacht harbour falmouth cornwall trii 51jf telephone 026 376191 fax 026 376192 contents your craft and it suitable for the purpose spare parts for your from your laser ff will be able to offer all aspects of rigging boat.
Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. The spreaders, however, did give me a bit of a challenge. Everything worked perfectly except for the guy holding the tiller extension. There are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the laser 2000, these must all be checked to ensure they are fitted correctly and done up tight prior to. Z420 z420 rigging manual 1 unpacking and preparation 2 assembling the mast 3 stepping the mast 4 rigging the boom 5 vang 6 mainsheet 7 jib 8 mainsail 9 cunningham 10 autobailer and plugs 11 rudder and centerboard 12 maintenance and service examination report 1. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its safe operation and maintenance. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make. It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to sailing trim and techniques. The ldc 2000 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance.
This manual contains a pictorial anatomy of the international 420 dinghy, and explains how the boat. Rope that stretches, or is inflexible and stiff, is useless for control lines. This premium product will give you many years of sailing pleasure. March 2012 important safety information the procedures in this manual are for use by. Rigging installation manual design, manufacture and installation of theatrical equipment worldwide 315 45440 fax 315 4511766. Class measurement diagrams, weight equalisation matrix. This instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat.
This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. Manuals tend to disappear over the course of years, especially if your rigging system was installed decades ago. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
With a little practice you should be able to rig and be off sailing in under 15 minutes. March 2012 important safety information the procedures in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. To make sure the boards didnt slip as i moved them through the cutting station, i screwed a 34 in. Introduction many congratulations on purchasing your laser 4000. A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 formerly the laser 2000 has active sailing club racing fleets and a full open circuit series plus championships, supported by an enthusiastic class association. Th e laser 2000 trapeze kit is optional and is not supplied as standard. The rigging manual provides information from highly qualified riggers, who submit their knowledge and experience for you to benefit from. Hidden pivot bookcase installation thisiscarpentry. The laser stratos rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. I think the illustration of how to rig the singleline reefing is much clearer, for example. This version has been updated for all you olympic aspirants and the lucky fellows that will get to race against them.
Personal fall arrest and fall restraint systems august 20, 2018. In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1. If you cant find your systems manual, you cant remember ever seeing a manual, or you had no idea your system came with a manual, you are not alone. I read many if not all laser specific books and this one is by far the best available nowadays.
There are a range of names for them, from regatta, fun, and fun new wave amongst others. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your ldc 2000, in a safe manner. Probably the best entry level family performance asymmetric dinghy in the world. After picking up a new 2000 from rs sailing, i spent a day preparing the boat for the first event at weir wood. Laser 4344 displacement sailing vs planing 45 boat trim 4648 hiking properly 4950 sail controls. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. Medium eased a little so the foot shelf just falls.
I changed the toe straps for rooster 2000 helm and rooster 2000 crew versions the rs ones were nice, but not quite as grippy for serious hiking. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. Rigging safety manual osha safety manual health and. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. The laser 3000 is a vastly improved version of the laser 2 so the parts are somewhat interchangeable.
You should only move the boat onto the dock and into the water when you are ready to sail. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit. This rigging manual has no borders, we publish rules and regulation from various countries but we do not get involved in how you are governed. Line up the holes and reinstall the two clevis pins and reattach the cotter rings. Feb 19, 20 reveal props may be purposedesigned, integralcomponents or they may be generalpurpose adjustable building props laced together withscaffold tubes and couplers. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide. The laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Two single sheaved blocks tied tight under the boom by a piece of thin spectra. The laser 2 is a great little boat for a single hander with some experience or a crew of two smaller people. Laser 2000 capsize technique th e laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat.
Introduction to singlehanded sailing parts of the boat. Certificationthe installation and dismantling of ccips must be carried out or directly supervised by aperson holding either the basic rigging certificate or the intermediate. It is a significant improvment over the old one, with colour pictures and a more logical layout and in one or two critical places much better diagrams. Laser replica fittings spare parts for laser dinghies. Laser are totally committed to you receiving maximum benefit from your pur chase. The first pass cut a neat dado in the fence, and i aligned all the cuts with that dado. Rigging in the yard most of the rigging for the laser is done in the yard and boat house. Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor specification changes to any of. Rigging manual vanguard sailboats 200 highpoint avenue portsmouth, ri 02871 for the dealer nearest you call 800.
There are two types of running rigging, those lines controlling the yards ties, halliards, jeers, lifts, braces, footropes and yard. If you buy a laser 3000 daggerboard it will be the correct size and shape and fit the slot no problem. The actthe act is designed to provide a broad framework, which allows employers, and employeesto be flexible in their approach to achieving the standards set in the legislation. The ten commandments of good safety habits august 21, 2019. Many of the other laser guides are outdated due to new techniques, new equipment and new class rules. Laser 2000 rigging instructions the laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Setting up the rad rig by ryan eric minth aka mr cvane ryan minth i still get asked quite a bit about setting up the radial rig and requests for this article originally written for the fall 2001 edition of the laser sailor. Laser stratos class association rigging manual and. Laser stratos class association rigging manual and instructions. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on.
Running rigging the second phase of the rigging process is the running rigging. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your. If you would like to join the 2000 class association please go here for details. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description.
Laser2000 rigging manual 2007 whitefriars sailing club. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. Laser2000 by boat sailingfast uk waszp, zhik, laser. So youve got that shiny new or more likely not so shiny second hand standard laser, waiting to be sailed, but you dont have a clue how to rig it. We concentrate on what it takes to become a safe rigger and. Browse our collection of laser replica fittings and discover a wide range of spare parts for laser dinghies. Laser have recently posted a new rigging manual to their site. Performance sailcraft europe reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft. This rigging is usually a light brown color as against the black line of the standing rigging. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd sailing. Heres some photos of how i rigged my boat for the masters worlds in brazil in 2006. Respirator fit check personal protective equipment july 23, 2019.
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