Laser Outhaul Rigging Diagram

This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser.

Laser outhaul rigging diagram. Mast retainer line 14. Parts of the laser 3. Rigging the cunningham 12. This setup is the best one i ve come across for racing as it is simple it releases back down the boom well.

Laser 2000 rigging manual 1. Rigging the outhaul 9. 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. 6 mm vectran 1 2 m 7 outhaul part 1.

Rigging technique for a laser. How to rig and mark rhe outhaul for the laser. Do this closer to the boom cleat so there is a low amount of tension on the inhaul elastic. Stepping the mast 8.

3 mm vectran 1 5 m 8 outhaul mega bungee. Rigging the traveler 6. Rigging the trapeze 5. Sail number positioning 3.

Get all your parts together. Rigging the vang 11. Take the outhaul line and pass it through the block secured to the gooseneck fitting. How to rig a laser sailboat.

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. Step 2 rigging the laser outhaul inhaul and clew. 4 vectran outhaul control line red fleck 5 dyneema mast retention line yellow 6 cunningham part 1.

Laser radial laser 4 7 2. Reefi ng the mainsail 12. 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.

You should have the boat itself the hull the dagger board the rudder and tiller your mainsheet both mast. This is the rigging setup i use for racing. Its easier to rig the boom on the ground. The video shows a laser radial but the same setup is used for a full size rig just with a different mast top se.

Rope that stretches or is inflexible and stiff is useless for control lines. Rigging and raising the mast 4. Rigging the clew tie down 10. Rigging the mast 7.

Laser 2000 capsize technique 15.