Laser Outhaul Rigging Diagram

How to rig and mark rhe outhaul for the laser.

Laser outhaul rigging diagram.

Rigging technique for a laser. Sail number positioning 3. 4 vectran outhaul control line red fleck 5 dyneema mast retention line yellow 6 cunningham part 1. 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.

Rigging the mast 7. Laser radial laser 4 7 2. Do this closer to the boom cleat so there is a low amount of tension on the inhaul elastic. 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.

Laser 2000 capsize technique 15. Parts of the laser 3. Rigging the traveler 6. Rigging the trapeze 5.

The standard rig was designed for sailors weighing more than 160 lbs and has 76 square feet of sail. 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. Its easier to rig the boom on the ground. Rigging the clew tie down 10.

Step 2 rigging the laser outhaul inhaul and clew. You should have the boat itself the hull the dagger board the rudder and tiller your mainsheet both mast. Mast retainer line 14. Rigging the cunningham 12.

How to rig a laser sailboat. Rigging the vang 11. Rigging and raising the mast 4. Boom and gnav 6.

Rope that stretches or is inflexible and stiff is useless for control lines. This is the rigging setup i use for racing. Stepping the mast 8. Take the outhaul line and pass it through the block secured to the gooseneck fitting.

Maintenance and service 16. The international laser class has three different official rigs. Reefi ng the mainsail 12. Laser 2000 rigging manual 1.

Rigging the outhaul 9. 3 mm vectran 1 5 m 8 outhaul mega bungee. 6 mm vectran 1 2 m 7 outhaul part 1. This setup is the best one i ve come across for racing as it is simple it releases back down the boom well.

The video shows a laser radial but the same setup is used for a full size rig just with a different mast top se.