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L as er Radi al L as er 4 . 7

Laser Rigging Guide

Congra tula tions on the purch ase of your new Laser! The Laser is a very unique boa t th a t c an a ccommoda t e many di fferent siz ed sa i lors and abi l iti es, due to it s three int erch angeable rigs. The Laser, the Radi al and the Laser 4 . 7 all use the same hull and equipment with the exc eption of the lower mas t and sa i l . We sugges t th a t you read through this guide to be tt er fami l i ariz e yourself with the par t s and rigging of your new boa t . I f you h ave any ques tions please cont a c t your dealer or c all Vanguards cus tomer servic e a t 1-800-966-SAIL .

U npacking and Preparation: Laser, Radial & Laser 4.7 Standard Delivery Kit
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Depending of which Laser you h ave sele c t ed (Laser, Radi al or Laser 4 . 7) you wi ll h ave one of the following sa i ls and corresponding lower mas t s loc a t ed in your del ivery k it . 3 4 5 7 8 Image 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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Image 1 Above from lef t to right: Laser sa i l , Radi al sa i l , Laser 4 . 7 sa i l

Sa i l Numbers Line Bag T i ller with 33 ext ension Rudder Daggerboard Ba tt ens Boom Upper mas t Large t raveler bloc k

10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 .

Small t raveler bloc k Large vang bloc k Small vang bloc k Vang Key Ma inshee t ra t che t bloc k Spring Bullseye fa irlead Clam c lea t

U npacking and Preparation: Laser, Radial & Laser 4.7 Pro Delivery Kit
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Image 2 3 4 Above from lef t to right: Laser lower mas t , Radi al lower mas t , and Laser 4 . 7 lower mas t . 5 7 8

Your boa t rigged wi ll resemble one of the Lasers shown above. From lef t to right: Laser, Radi al , and Laser 4 . 7 .

Loc a t e your del ivery k it . Depending on which model you h ave purch ased (Pro or S t andard) there wi ll be a few di fferenc es in some of the h ardware. The di fferenc es be t ween the t wo models are the cunningh am , outh aul , vang and ti ller ext ension . Using images 1 or 2 , identi fy the cont ent s of your k it . To avoid damaging the cont ent s, be sure not to cut into the pa c kaging inside the box . Image 2

1 . Sa i l Numbers 2 . Line Bag 3 . T i ller with 48 ext ension 4 . Rudder 5 . Daggerboard 6 . Ba tt ens 7 . Boom 8 . Upper mas t 9 . Clea t base with c lea t s 10 . Lower vang bloc k / c lea t assembly 11 . Ma inshee t ra t che t bloc k

Spring Fork head bloc k base 16 mm Fork head bloc ks (2) Large t raveler bloc k Small t raveler bloc k Vang key P in and ring Double micro bloc k with be c ke t (2) 20 . Small double bloc k with be c ke t 21 . M icro bloc k with be c ke t (2) 22 . M icro single bloc k (2)

Useful Knots to Know:

Leech Luff

N autical Terminology: Por t: Lef t side of the boa t when look ing forward S t arboard: Right side of the boa t when look ing forward Gunwale : Upper edge of a boa t s side Leeward: Dire c tion away from the wind W indward: Dire c tion from which the wind is coming

Figure 8 Knot or Stopper Knot

Clew Boom
Square Knot

Foot of the Sail

Tack

Stern Traveler
Bowline

Tiller

Mainsheet

Mast

Cockpit Rudder Gunwale Boom Vang

Port Side

Bow
Clove Hitch

Daggerboard Starboard Side

Cleat

Here is a l is t of tools th a t we re commend you h ave in order to assemble your new L as er : Uti l ity Kni fe

H ardware Location:
There are a few pi e c es of h ardware th a t you wi ll need to ins t all on your new hull before continuing to rig your Laser. Loc a t e the t wo se t s of screws th a t are positioned on the de c k of the boa t ( F igure A , far right image ) . One se t of screws wi ll be forward of the daggerboard well ( F igure 1) whi le the other se t wi ll be af t of the mas t s t ep ( F igure 2) . T ip: Before repla c ing the screws be sure to dip them into a si l icon based sealant to allow for a wa t er tight and se cure f it .

Daggerboard Well

Figure A Ba i ler Plug

Ra t che t Bloc k Eyes t rap Mas t S t ep Daggerboard Well Bow eye

F igure 1

Mas t S t ep F igure 2

Hi k ing S t rap Traveler Clam Clea t

H ardware Installation: Laser Standard Models

1 . In the del ivery k it loc a t e the bullseye fa irlead and the c lam c lea t . Unscrew the t wo screws loc a t ed by the mas t s t ep ( F igure 3) . Al ign the bullseye fa irlead over the t wo holes and screw into pla c e ( F igure 4) .

H ardware Installation: Laser Pro Models

1 . From the del ivery k it loc a t e the 2 , 16mm fork head bloc ks and base. Unscrew the t wo screws loc a t ed by the mas t s t ep . Al ign the bloc k base over the holes and screw into pla c e ( F igure 9) . Att a ch the fork head bloc ks to the base using the provided pins and rings ( F igure 10) . Reminder: Before repla c ing the screws be sure to dip them into a si l icon based sealant to allow for a wa t er tight and se cure f it . 2 . In the del ivery k it loc a t e the c lea t base with c lea t s. Unscrew the t wo screws loc a t ed by the daggerboard well . Al ign the c lea t base over the t wo holes and screw into pla c e ( F igure 11) . Ma ke sure th a t the shor t er of the me t al fa irleads are fa c ing the bow. When look ing a t the c lea t base from the side, the c lea t s should be angled down towards the bow ( F igure 12) . Reminder: Before repla c ing the screws be sure to dip them into a si l icon based sealant to allow for a wa t er tight and se cure f it . F igure 6 3 . Loc a t e the ra t che t bloc k and spring from the del ivery k it . In the coc kpit , a t the forward end of the hi k ing s t rap , loc a t e the eyes t rap ( F igure 13) . 4 . Remove the sh a c k le from the bottom of the ra t che t bloc k and pla c e it around the eyes t rap ( F igure 13) . 5 . Pla c e the spring over the eyes t rap , and compress. Whi le the spring is compressed, a tt a ch the bloc k to the sh a c k le with the pin and ring ( F igure 14) . B l oc k B as e

16 mm Fork head Bloc ks

Whit e Ele c t ric al Tape

Reminder: Before repla c ing the screws be sure to dip them into a si l icon based sealant to allow for a wa t er tight and se cure f it .

F igure 3

F igure 4

F igure 9 Shor t er me t al fa irleads

F igure 10

Phi ll ips Head Screwdriver

2 . Unscrew the se t of screws loc a t ed in front of the daggerboard well . Al ign the holes of the c am c lea t and screw into pla c e ( F igure 5) . Be sure th a t the open end of the c lea t is fa c ing towards the coc kpit ( F igure 6) . F igure 5 Open end Reminder: Before repla c ing the screws be sure to dip them into a si l icon based sealant to allow for a wa t er tight and se cure f it .

F igure 11

Angled down towards mas t

F igure 12

Si l icone Sealant

3 . Loc a t e the ra t che t bloc k and spring from the del ivery k it . In the coc kpit , a t the forward end of the hi k ing s t rap , loc a t e the eyes t rap ( F igure 7) . 4 . Remove the sh a c k le from the bottom of the ra t che t bloc k and pla c e it around the eyes t rap ( F igure 7) . 5 . Pla c e the spring over the eyes t rap , and compress. Whi le the spring is compressed, a tt a ch the bloc k to the sh a c k le with the pin and ring ( F igure 8) .

F igure 7

F igure 8

F igure 13

F igure 14

Rigging the Traveler: Laser Standard Models

Clam Clea t Por t side of the l ine goes through the c lam c lea t T i e off the s t arboard l ine with a bowl ine

Rigging the Traveler: Laser Pro Models

Clam Clea t

Por t F a irlead

S t arboard F a irlead

Por t F a irlead

S t arboard F a irlead

Small Traveler Bloc k

Small Traveler Bloc k

Figure B: Rigged Laser St andard Traveler

Figure C: Rigged Laser Pro Traveler Line

1 . Loc a t e the t raveler l ine and small t raveler bloc k from the del ivery k it . On the s t ern of the boa t loc a t e the t wo fa irleads ( F igure B) . 2 . Run one end of t raveler l ine through the s t arboard fa irlead ( from bow to s t ern , F igure 15) , then through the small t raveler bloc k ( F igure 16) and continue through the por t side fa irlead ( from s t ern to bow, F igure 16) .

S t e rn

1 . Loc a t e the t raveler l ine and small t raveler bloc k from the del ivery k it . On the s t ern of the boa t loc a t e the t wo fa irleads ( F igure C) . 2 . Run one end of t raveler l ine through the s t arboard fa irlead ( from bow to s t ern) , then through the small t raveler bloc k and continue through the por t side fa irlead ( from s t ern to bow, F igure 20) . Bow 3 . T i e a bowl ine in the por t side of the t raveler l ine ( F igure 20) . Lead the s t arboard end of the l ine through the bowl ine and pull unti l snug ( F igure 21) .

Bowl ine

F igure 15 S t arboard Side Por t Side

F igure 16

F igure 20

F igure 21

3 . Ma ke a loop in the por t side of the l ine as i f you were going to ti e a bowl ine ( F igure 17) . Keeping in mind th a t the free end of the por t side l ine wi ll be c lea t ed off . Ta ke the s t arboard end of the l ine and comple t e the bowl ine by going through the por t loop ( F igure 18) . 4 . Continue the t a i l end of the por t side l ine through the c lea t and ti e off with a bowl ine h andle ( F igure 19) .

4 . W ith the s t arboard end of the l ine ti e an overh and k not to se cure the l ine ( F igure 22) .

5 . W ith the t a i l end of the l ine, lead it through the c lea t and ti e off with a bowl ine h andle ( F igure 23) . F igure 17 F igure 22 F igure 18 F igure 19 F igure 23

Rigging the Mast: Standard and Pro Models

1 . Loc a t e the sa i l , ba tt ens, boom , upper and lower mas t from your del ivery k it . Remove your sa i l from the sa i l bag and h ave the three ba tt ens h andy. Your ba tt ens should comprise of : Two long and one shor t ( F igure 24) . Stepping the Mast 1 . Ma ke sure the bow of the boa t is pointing into the wind and th a t the ir are N o Overhead Electrical Wires in the Area! Also ma ke sure th a t the mas t s t ep hole and mas t butt are perfe c t ly c lean; any sand or dir t in the mas t s t ep wi ll grind into the gel coa t and c an damage the mas t s t ep . 2 . Pla c e the mas t butt aga ins t a fla t sol id obj e c t . By pla c ing a towel or pi e c e of c ardboard on the ground it wi ll help prolong the l i fe of the plas tic mas t butt . 3 . Li f t the mas t from the head of the sa i l and wal k toward the mas t butt , ra ising the mas t h and over h and unti l ver tic al . 4 . Ma ke sure th a t the goosene c k is fa c ing the s t ern of the boa t before l i f ting . 5 . Keeping your h ands a good dis t anc e apar t , l i f t the mas t over the mas t s t ep hole ( F igure D) . 6 . Allow the mas t to sl ide into the s t ep . Do not drop the mas t into the s t ep for it wi ll c ause damage! 7 . Remove any wraps in the sa i l sleeve. Goosene c k P in F igure 27 F igure 28

F igure 24

T ip: When un folding sa i l , ma ke sure th a t the area is free of sh arp obj e c t s th a t could damage the sa i l! To ensure the ba tt en tips do not fall off inside the poc ke t when the ba tt ens are removed, it is sugges t ed th a t you t ape the ba tt en tips.

2 . Un fold the sa i l . S t ar ting from the head of the sa i l loc a t e the top ba tt en poc ke t . Inser t the smalles t of the three ba tt ens into the top ba tt en poc ke t ( F igure 25) . 3 . When inser ting the ba tt en into the poc ke t , you wi ll be applying pressure aga ins t elas tic loc a t ed in the end of the poc ke t . As you press aga ins t the elas tic , sl ide the ba tt en in and down so th a t the tip res t s in the c losed end of the poc ke t ( F igure 26) . To remove : press the end into the elas tic , and sl ide the tip to the open end of the poc ke t . 4 . Continue down the sa i l , inser ting the t wo rema ining ba tt ens. Not e : Before folding the sa i l ma ke sure to remove the ba tt ens.

Poc ke t opening

F igure 25

Closed end F igure 26

Figure D : St epping the Mas t

5 . Sl ide the top se c tion of the mas t into the lower se c tion unti l the top se c tions plas tic collar is snug aga ins t the aluminum of the lower se c tion . 6 . F ind the opening in the sa i l sleeve loc a t ed a t the foot of the sa i l ( F igure 27) . Sl ide the sleeve of the sa i l over the mas t , al igning the cunningh am gromme t with the goosene c k and removing any t wis t s in the sleeve ( F igure D) . T ip: The head of the sa i l does not rot a t e easi ly on the mas thead, so it is sugges t ed to al ign the head of the sa i l with the goosene c k before s t epping the mas t ( F igure D) .

Attaching the Boom:

Cunningh am Gromme t Class Sa i l Button 1 . Before a tt a ching the boom loc a t e the outh aul l ine from the del ivery k it l ine bag . Inser t the goosene c k pin into the forward end of the boom and wal k af t , exer ting pressure towards the mas t , to keep it in pla c e ( F igure 28) . Boom

Rigging the Outhaul: Laser Standard Models

1 . Loc a t e the outh aul l ine from the del ivery k it l ine bag . T i e a bowl ine with the outh aul l ine to the fa irlead loc a t ed a t the end of the boom ( F igure 29) .

Gromme t

Rigging the Outhaul: Laser Pro Models

1 . Loc a t e the outh aul primary l ine from the del ivery k it l ine bag . T i e a bowl ine to the fa irlead loc a t ed a t the end of the boom ( F igure 35) . Lead the free end of the l ine through the gromme t in the c lew of the sa i l and then ba c k to the end of the boom . Clew 2 . Re t ri eve the micro bloc k with be c ke t from the del ivery k it . W ith a bowl ine, ti e the free end of the outh aul primary l ine to the micro bloc k with be c ke t ( F igure 36) . F igure 35 3 . Loc a t e the outh aul re t a iner from the l ine bag and the t wo micro single bloc ks from the del ivery k it . Ta ke one end of the outh aul re t a iner and ti e a bowl ine to one of the micro single bloc ks. W ith the free end of the re t a iner l ine, wrap the l ine around the mas t , above the goosene c k , and ti e a bowl ine. Be sure to leave enough length in the t a i l of the l ine to ti e on the se cond micro single bloc k ( F igure 37) . Bowl ine

2 . Lead the l ine through the gromme t in the c lew of the sa i l and then ba c k through the fa irlead ( F igure 30) . F igure 29 F igure 30

3 . Lead the l ine forward along the boom and c lea t off a t the c lam c lea t on the top of the boom ( F igure 31) . T i e a bowl ine in the free end of the l ine ( F igure 32) . F igure 31 Rigging the Clew Tie Down: Laser Standard 1 . Loc a t e the c lew ti e down l ine from the del ivery k it l ine bag . 2 . Wrap the c lew ti e down l ine through the c lew gromme t and around the boom t wo times ( F igure 33) and se cure it with a square k not ( F igure 34) . Be sure th a t the l ine runs on the inside of the outh aul . F igure 33 F igure 32

F igure 36

F igure 37

4 . From the l ine bag f ind the outh aul se condary l ine. T i e a bowl ine to the be c ke t on the micro bloc k with be c ke t ( F igure 38) . Lead the free end of the l ine towards the mas t and count er c loc kwise through one of the micro single bloc ks ( F igure 39) .

3 1 4 Be c ke t

5 . Continue the l ine ba c k through the micro bloc k with be c ke t and forward to the rema ining single bloc k on the mas t ( F igure 39) .

Outh aul

6 . Lead the outh aul se condary down to the de c k , through the fork head bloc k , through the s t arboard de c k c lea t and c lea t off . T i e a bowl ine in the t a i l to use as a h andle. F igure 34 Rigging the Clew Tie Down: Laser Pro

F igure 39 F igure 38

1 . Loc a t e the c lew ti e down l ine from the del ivery k it l ine bag . T ip: The c lew ti e down should hold the c lew of the sa i l c lose to the boom ye t it should s ti ll be able to sl ide forward and af t when adjus ting the outh aul . 2 . Wrap the c lew ti e down l ine through the c lew gromme t and around the boom t wo times and se cure it with a square k not ( F igure 40) . Be sure th a t the l ine runs on the inside out the outh aul . Option: You c an purch ase (through your loc al dealer) a c lew ti e down s t rap ( F igure 41) . Release the Vel cro so th a t the s t rap is s t ra ight . Wrap the longer end of the s t rap (the length without the Laser logo) around the boom and through the d-ring . Continue the s t rap around the boom and se cure the Vel cro . Thread the Vel cro s t rap with the Laser logo through the c lew gromme t and se cure.

Comple t e Outh aul

F igure 40

F igure 41

Rigging the Vang: Laser Standard Models

1 . Loc a t e the vang l ine from the del ivery k it l ine bag . Re t ri eve the t wo vang bloc ks and vang key from the del ivery k it .

Vang Key Small Vang Bloc k

Rigging the Vang: Laser Pro Models

From the del ivery k it loc a t e : ( F igure 50) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lower vang bloc k / c lea t assembly Small double bloc k with be c ke t Single bloc k with be c ke t Vang key Vang primary l ine Vang se condary l ine

2. 3.

4. 6.

Vang Key

2 . Ta ke the smaller of the t wo vang bloc ks and remove the pin and ring . Inser t the vang key and se cure with the pin and ring ( F igure 42) . Hook the key into the vang slot on the underside of the boom ( F igure 43) .

5. 1. F igure 50 F igure 58 F igure 51

Be c ke t F igure 42 F igure 43 Large Vang Bloc k

1 . Att a ch the vang key to the micro bloc k with be c ke t with the provided pin and ring ( F igure 51) . 2 . Ta ke the vang se condary l ine and lead it through the c lea t and fa irlead of the lower vang bloc k / c lea t assembly. Continue the l ine around the int ernal bloc k and out by the ext ernal sheave. Pull several fee t of l ine through the c lea t and fa irlead in order to assemble the purch ase sys t em ( F igure 52) . 3 . Lead the l ine c loc kwise through the small double bloc k with be c ke t . Ma k ing sure to go around the bloc k th a t does not cont a in the be c ke t ( F igure 53) . 4 . Continue the l ine down through the lower bloc k on the vang bloc k / c lea t assembly and ba c k up and around the small double bloc k with be c ke t . 5 . Lead the l ine through the upper bloc k of the lower vang bloc k / c lea t assembly and comple t e the purch ase by tying the t a i l end of the l ine to the be c ke t of the small double bloc k with a s topper k not followed by a h alf hit ch ( F igure 54) . 6 . Att a ch the lower vang bloc k / c lea t assembly to the mas t t ang with the provided pin and ring .

3 . Use the provided pin and ring to a tt a ch the larger of the t wo vang bloc ks to the vang t ang , loc a t ed below the goosene c k on the mas t ( F igure 44) . Ma ke sure th a t the c lea t is on the bottom side of the bloc k . Clea t 4 . Ta ke one end of the vang l ine and ti e a bowl ine to the be c ke t on the small vang bloc k on the boom ( F igure 45) . Vang Tang F igure 44

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1.

F igure 55

5 . Lead the l ine to the forward vang bloc k and through the upper sheave of the large vang bloc k on the mas t ( F igure 46) .

F igure 45 Upper Sheave F igure 46

Comple t e Vang 5. F igure 57 F igure 53 3. T i e off to Be c ke t F igure 54 Upper Bloc k Lower Bloc k Ext ernal Sheave Clea t Int ernal Bloc k

6 . Lead the l ine ba c k up and around the small vang bloc k on the boom and ba c k down to the large mas t vang bloc k ( F igure 47) .

F igure 47

F igure 48

7 . Ta ke the primary vang l ine and ti e a bowl ine to the be c ke t of the single bloc k with key ( F igure 55) . 8 . Lead the l ine down to the sheave of the vang bloc k / c lea t assembly ( F igure 56) and then ba c k up through the single bloc k with be c ke t . 9 . T i e a bowl ine to the top of small double bloc k with be c ke t ( F igure 57) . 10 . Att a ch the vang key to the boom , ma k ing sure th a t the key is curved towards the mas t ( F igure 58) .

2. F igure 56

7 . Lead the l ine around the inner bloc k and down through the t ee th of the c lea t loc a t ed on the underside of the bloc k ( F igure 48) . T i e off the free end of the l ine with a bowl ine ( F igure 49) .

F a irlead F igure 52

Att a ch to mas t

F igure 49

Comple t e Vang

Rigging the Cunningha m: Laser Standard Models Fun facts about the Laser.
Did you k now.... Th a t the Laser was designed in 1971 by Bruc e Kirby. Th a t in 1996 the Laser debut ed a t the Olympic Games in At lant a . Th a t in 2005 the Laser Radi al was chosen as the newes t Olympic c lass for women and wi ll ma ke it s debut a t the 2008 Olympic g a me s . Th a t the prototype of wh a t is now common ly k nown as the Laser was originally named the Wee kender. Fact or Fiction: Bruc e Kirbys original ske t ch of the Laser is k nown as the mi ll ion dollar doodle. F igure 61 Visit www. t eamvanguard. com to submit your answer to the Laser F a c t or F ic tion ques tion and regis t er to be ent ered into a raffle drawing! 2 . T i e a bowl ine around the vang t ang ( F igure 59) . Vang Tang 1 . Loc a t e the cunningh am l ine from the del ivery k it .

Rigging the Cunningha m: Laser Pro Models

1 . Att a ch the lower cunningh am micro bloc k with be c ke t to the top of the lower vang assembly ( F igure 63) . 2 . T i e a bowl ine with the cunningh am primary l ine to the be c ke t a t the top of the cunningh am double micro bloc k with be c ke t ( F igure 63) .

Be c ke t Gromme t

Ba i l

F igure 59 3 . Lead the l ine up through the cunningh am gromme t in the sa i l ( F igure 60) and ba c k down to the bullseye fa irlead on the de c k ( F igure 61) .

3 . F eed the t a i l end of the cunningh am primary l ine through the gromme t in the sa i l and ti e the free end to the ba i l of the se cond micro bloc k with be c ke t ( F igure 64) .

F igure 63 Double M icro F igure 64 Bloc k with Be c ke t

Gromme t 4 . Ta ke the cunningh am se condary l ine and ti e a bowl ine to the be c ke t of the upper double micro bloc k with be c ke t ( F igure 65) . Upper Double M icro Bloc k with Be c ke t

4 . Lead the l ine through the c lam c lea t and ti e a bowl ine in the t a i l ( F igure 62)

T ip: Ma ke sure both double bloc ks l ine up with the be c ke t s on the same side. F igure 60 5 . Lead the l ine count erc loc kwise through the bloc ks, s t ar ting with the lower of the t wo double micro bloc ks with be c ke t . Ma ke sure not to t wis t or cross the l ine ( F igure 65) . 6 . Continue the l ine down through the fork head bloc k ( F igure 66) , through the por t side de c k c lea t and c lea t off . T i e off the end of the l ine with a bowl ine h andle. F igure 65 Bullseye F a irlead Mast Retaining Line: Laser Pro Models The Laser c lass rules s t a t e To se cure the mas t in the event of a c apsiz e, a loose re t ention l ine (th a t wi ll allow 180 degrees of rot a tion) sh all be ti ed be t ween the bloc k base and the vang t ang or goosene c k . Loc a t e the mas t re t a ining l ine from the del ivery k it . T i e a small bowl ine to the por t loop on the bloc k base loc a t ed by the mas t ( F igure 67) . Lead the l ine around the mas t and over the vang t ang . Continue the l ine around the mas t and ti e it to the s t arboard side loop of the bloc k base ( F igure 68) . Ma ke sure to ti e the bowl ines a t the ends of the l ine in order to keep the re t a iner loose. Over tight ening of the re t a iner c an c ause the pla t e to bend. F igure 66 Lower Double M icro Bloc k with Be c ke t

Fork head Bloc ks

Vang Tang

Comple t e Cunningh am

F igure 62

F igure 67

F igure 68

Daggerboard Retainer, Standard and Pro Models: 1 . Re t ri eve the daggerboard re t a iner shoc kcord from the del ivery k it l ine bag . On the ends of the shoc kcord there wi ll be t wo brummel hooks ( F igure 69) . 2 . Ta ke one end of the daggerboard re t a iner and fold it a third of the way down the tot al length of the l ine ( F igure 69) . F igure 69 3 . At the fold in the l ine, inser t the t wo pi e c es of in the top of the daggerboard ( F igure 70 & 71) . shoc kcord through the hole

Brummel Hooks 4 . Sl ide the ti ller with ext ension under the t raveler l ine. Al ign the pint les over the gudgeons and press down to se cure ( F igure 81) . To release press on the rudder l i f t s top and l i f t the rudder head s t ra ight up .

Attaching the Rudder When rigging the rudder it is impor t ant to pla c e the ti ller and ext ension undernea th the t raveler l ine.

4 . Ta ke the free ends of the shoc kcord and put them through the shoc kcord loop . Pull unti l tight around the edge of the board ( F igure 72) . 5 . When you are ready to launch , pla c e the daggerboard in the t run k with the shoc kcord fa c ing towards the bow. Ta ke one end of the daggerboard re t a ining l ine around the s t arboard side of the mas t and through the bow h andle. Ta ke the other end of the l ine around the por t side and conne c t the t wo brummel hooks. T ip: For the Laser Pro model versions it is re commended th a t you lead both ends of the daggerboard re t a iner to one side of the mas t and hook the brummels around the bow h andle. To keep the daggerboard re t a iner out of the way of the other l ines on the de c k it is sugges t ed to ti e the mas t ti e in around the daggerboard re t a iner ( F igure 73) .

5 . The rudder downh aul l ine loc ks the rudder in the down position . Before launching be sure th a t the l ine is loose so th a t the rudder c an rema in in the upright position . When you are ready to sa i l , pull on the rudder downh aul and the rudder blade wi ll lower into the wa t er. T i e off the l ine to the c lea t on the ti ller whi le sa i l ing ( F igure 82) . F igure 70

F igure 81

F igure 82 Mainsheet, Standard and Pro Models: 1 . Loc a t e the ma inshee t and large t raveler bloc k from the del ivery k it . At the s t ern of the boa t a tt a ch the large t raveler bloc k to the small t raveler bloc k by joining the hooks ( F igure 74) .

F igure 71

2 . Ta ke the ma inshee t through the be c ke t of the boom end bloc k and ti e a s topper k not ( F igure 75) . Lead the l ine down through the large t raveler bloc k and ba c k through the boom end bloc k ( F igure 76) .

F igure 74

Allow plenty of sla c k in the t raveler l ine before sl iding the entire ti ller and ext ension under on ly the t raveler l ine th a t is conne c t ed be t ween the t wo fa irleads. Sl ide the rudder head ba c k and inser t the pint les of the rudderhead into pla c e. T ight en the t raveler l ine so th a t it is t aught but s ti ll allows the t raveler bloc k to move freely a cross the t raveler, c learing the ti ller. F igure 75

Not e : The use of a s topper k not here is so th a t maximum ma inshee t t ension may be a chi eved. F igure 73 Rigging the Rudder, Standard and Pro Models: 1 . Loc a t e the ti ller with ext ension and rudder from the del ivery k it . 2 . Ta ke the ti ller with ext ension and sl ide the ti ller into the head of the rudder. Ma ke sure th a t the rudder downh aul l ine is threaded up through the pint les ( F igure 79) . 3 . Al ign the hole in the top of the ti ller with th a t in the rudder head and inser t the rudder re t a ining pin to se cure ( F igure 80) . It is sugges t ed to t ape over the re t a ining pin to prevent the ma inshee t from c a t ching on it . Rudder Downh aul Line F igure 72 3 . Continue the l ine forward through the boom ba i l ( F igure 77) , through the forward boom bloc k ( F igure 78) and down to the ra t che t bloc k . Lead the l ine through the ra t che t bloc k ma k ing sure you hear a ra t che ting noise when t rimming in the sa i l . T i e a s topper k not in the t a i l end of the l ine. F igure 76 F igure 77

Taping the Traveler Blocks It is re commended th a t you t ape the t raveler bloc k brummels so th a t they do not be come t wis t ed or disconne c t ed.

F igure 78

Not e : Ma inshee t bloc k wi ll di ffer in appearanc e depending on whe ther you h ave a Laser S t andard Model or Laser Pro Model . F igure 79 F igure 80 Laser Pro Bloc k Laser S t andard Bloc k

Sail N u mber Application: Provided in the del ivery k it are 4 red and 8 blue or bla c k sa i l numbers. In order to par tic ipa t e in Laser rega tt as you wi ll need to apply the numbers to your sa i l for easy identi f ic a tion . The sa i l number corresponds to the identi f ic a tion number th a t is imprint ed on the s t arboard side of the t ransom . The identi f ic a tion number wi ll be a seri es of le tt ers and numbers. The f irs t three le tt ers are the manufa c turers code followed by an additional le tt er th a t wi ll s t and for the f irs t t wo digit s of the sa i l number. The le tt er A s t ands for the number 10 , and the progression logic ally continues with B = 11 , C = 12 e t c ... These f irs t t wo numbers wi ll be represent ed on the sa i l with the red numbers. The following four digit s are the rema inder of the sa i l number. Use the blue or bla c k sa i l numbers for the rema ining 4 digit s. For example, i f your hull identi f ic a tion number is OQTH4714B506 , your sa i l number would be 174714 . The rema inder of the numbers and le tt ers in the identi f ic a tion number wi ll s t and for the da t e in which the boa t was manufa c tured.

Sail Care: It is impor t ant to t a ke proper c are of your sa i l in order for it to las t longer and perform to the s t andard th a t they were designed for. Follow these simple tips to help ext end the l i fe of your sa i l . 1 . I f you are sa i l ing in sal t wa t er, be sure to rinse out your sa i l with fresh wa t er af t er every use. Da cron sa i ls do not absorb wa t er or sal t but the sal t wi ll dry on the sa i l ma k ing them s ti ff . The sal t in humid wea ther c an a tt ra c t mois ture th a t may lead to mi ldew on your sa i l . 2 . To wash your sa i l , NEVER ma chine wash them . Doing so wi ll damage the ma t eri al as well as remove the f inish of the sa i l . I f your sa i l be comes dir ty, c lean it with a mi ld dish de t ergent and rinse with fresh wa t er. Do not blea ch or use other h arsh chemic als on the sa i l for they c an also ruin the f inish , de creasing the l i fe of the sa i l . It is not re commended to s tore your sa i l we t , doing so is an invit a tion for mi ldew to grow. 3 . It is not re commended to dry your sa i l in the sun be c ause other th an when in use, over exposure of UV rays wi ll slowly brea k down the ma t eri al of the sa i l . Be aware of the surfa c e th a t you are drying your sa i l on as asph al t and other park ing lot surfa c es are very abrasive to the sa i l ma t eri al and may cont a in chemic als (i . e. oi l ) th a t c an damage the sa i l . Avoid h anging your sa i ls up to dry in the breez e, unne c essary flogging wi ll grea t ly reduc e the l i fe of the sa i l . 4 . F la k ing or roll ing your sa i l is high ly re commended. Crumpl ing a sa i l wi ll cra c k the f inish of the ma t eri al which quic k ly reduc es the l i fe of the sa i l ( F igure 83) .
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Before Launching: * Che c k th a t the s t ern plug and ba i ler plug are se curely in pla c e

* Ma ke sure th a t the automa tic ba i ler is in the c losed position (the plug loc a t ed in the coc kpit should be tight ly in the hole )

5 . Ma ke sure to regularly inspe c t your sa i l for loose or torn s tit ching or small t ears in the c loth . Have any s tit ching or t ears repa ired by a loc al sa i lma ker before they be come more of a problem . F igure 83 3 1

* Wear your l i fe j a c ke t

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* Ma ke sure th a t you are wearing the appropri a t e c lothing for the conditions th a t you are sa i l ing in

2 * Be sure to che c k the wea ther repor t before going sa i l ing .

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T ip: Remove the ba tt ens before fla k ing the sa i l .

* S t ay hydra t ed and bring plenty of wa t er

SEITECH doll i es are the easy-to-use, l ight-we ight , small boa t t ranspor t a tion solution . The Laser dolly h as been designed spe c i f ic ally to f it and suppor t the sh ape of the hull . Spe c i al fea tures of the Laser dolly inc lude a rounded bow suppor t for se cure t ranspor t a tion and gunwale suppor t s for proper s torage. SE I TECH doll i es allow you to spend less time ge tting your boa t to and from the wa t er and more time on the wa t er. www. se it e ch . com

Laser Class Association For more in forma tion and to l in k to Laser sa i lors around the world, join the Int erna tional Laser Class Assoc i a tion . www. laserint erna tional . org www. laser. org

* Wear plenty of sunscreen * Have Fun!

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