Laser Outhaul Rigging Diagram

In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1 1 ropes all rigging ropes should be replaced with 6 smm diameter pre stretched rope of high quality.

Laser outhaul rigging diagram.

This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. Rigging the mast 7. How to rig and mark rhe outhaul for the laser. You should have the boat itself the hull the dagger board the rudder and tiller your mainsheet both mast.

Get all your parts together. Rope that stretches or is inflexible and stiff is useless for control lines. Attach the clew strap pull it all the way thru the clew as shown then pull the end through the ring and fasten in to place around the inhaul elastic. Rigging the clew tie down 10.

Maintenance and service 16. Laser radial laser 4 7 2. 6 mm vectran 1 2 m 7 outhaul part 1. Stepping the mast 8.

Rigging the cunningham 12. Take the outhaul line and pass it through the block secured to the gooseneck fitting. Each sail is designed for sailors of different weights. Rigging the traveler 6.

4 vectran outhaul control line red fleck 5 dyneema mast retention line yellow 6 cunningham part 1. The video shows a laser radial but the same setup is used for a full size rig just with a different mast top se. Rigging the trapeze 5. This is the rigging setup i use for racing.

Rigging the vang 11. The standard rig was designed for sailors weighing more than 160 lbs and has 76 square feet of sail. Step 2 rigging the laser outhaul inhaul and clew. Laser 2000 rigging manual 1.

This setup is the best one i ve come across for racing as it is simple it releases back down the boom well. Do this closer to the boom cleat so there is a low amount of tension on the inhaul elastic. Sail number positioning 3. How to rig a laser sailboat.

Rigging and raising the mast 4. Parts of the laser 3. 1 m x 7 mm shockcord 9 outhaul clew hook included but optional for use 10 2 x 3 mm vectran block ties for outhaul and cunningham turning blocks. Rigging the outhaul 9.

The international laser class has three different official rigs. Boom and gnav 6. Laser 2000 capsize technique 15. Its easier to rig the boom on the ground.

Mast retainer line 14.