Laser Outhaul Rigging Diagram

3 mm vectran 1 5 m 8 outhaul mega bungee.

Laser outhaul rigging diagram.

How to rig and mark rhe outhaul for the laser. Sail number positioning 3. Rigging the mast 7. 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.

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. Each sail is designed for sailors of different weights. This setup is the best one i ve come across for racing as it is simple it releases back down the boom well. 6 mm vectran 1 2 m 7 outhaul part 1.

Rigging the cunningham 12. Mast retainer line 14. This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. The video shows a laser radial but the same setup is used for a full size rig just with a different mast top se.

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. The international laser class has three different official rigs. The standard rig was designed for sailors weighing more than 160 lbs and has 76 square feet of sail. Do this closer to the boom cleat so there is a low amount of tension on the inhaul elastic.

How to rig a laser sailboat. Maintenance and service 16. Take the outhaul line and pass it through the block secured to the gooseneck fitting. Rigging and raising the mast 4.

Reefi ng the mainsail 12. This is the rigging setup i use for racing. Rope that stretches or is inflexible and stiff is useless for control lines. Rigging the vang 11.

Step 2 rigging the laser outhaul inhaul and clew. Stepping the mast 8. Get all your parts together. Boom and gnav 6.

Laser 2000 capsize technique 15. Rigging technique for a laser. Rigging the trapeze 5. 4 vectran outhaul control line red fleck 5 dyneema mast retention line yellow 6 cunningham part 1.

Its easier to rig the boom on the ground. Rigging the clew tie down 10. Rigging the outhaul 9. Parts of the laser 3.

Rigging the traveler 6.