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Owner’s Manual For Single Handed Dinghies, Small Craft and Catamarans
Owner’s Manual
Page 1: ...laserperformance com Owner s Manual For Single Handed Dinghies Small Craft and Catamarans Owner s Manual ...
Page 2: ...munity activities forums product information product promotions and sales specials sponsored by LaserPerformance Find more information at laserperformanceunited com Introduction Capsize Inversion and Entrapment Mast Float Usage Fitment Recommendations Capsize Recovery and Reboarding Single Handed Dinghy Principal Dimensions for Single Handed Dinghies Capsize Recovery and Reboarding Multi person Sm...
Page 3: ...ck that the transom bung and hatches are done up tight and all fittings are secure If transporting your boat on the roof of your car ensure that you do not exceed the maximum roof rack load of your car If transporting your boat by road trailer ensure that the load does not exceed the permitted axle weight of the trailer Always ensure that you sail with the minimum number of people to recover the b...
Page 4: ... head bouyancy will not prevent inversion but slow it down to give you more time to stop the boat inverting before you pull it up right See table for boat specific applications Entrapment It is possible when a boat inverts to get trapped under the up turned hull This can be dangerous particulaly if your limbs or clothing get entangled with ropes or the trapez gets caught on standing or running rig...
Page 5: ...the halyard through the aforementioned emerging loop and pull the body of the halyard backwards firmly to secure Hoist the mainsail to the desired height before cleating You may be reefed Note This mast float only supports attachment at one end so fitment parallel to the mast is not possible 15 Litre Mast Float Heavy Duty Rotor Moulded Construction Part Code 90530 Apply the self adhesive neoprene ...
Page 6: ...of the water 3 As the boat comes upright reach into the cockpit and pull yourself back into the boat 4 To reboard if you are agile you can climb onto the centreboard as the boat capsizes 5 Step back into it from the centreboard as it comes upright If you are not climb in over the transom Always keep hold of the boat Capsize Recovery and Reboarding Single Handed Dinghy ...
Page 7: ...f persons MRE Maximum recommended engine ECN EC type examination certificate number DI Date of issue Category C Designed for voyages in coastal waters large bays estuaries lakes and rivers where conditions up to and including wind force 6 and signiicant wave height up to and including 2m may be experienced Category D Sheltered designed for voyages on sheltered coastal waters small bays small lakes...
Page 8: ...n the boat is on its side one crew can pull the boat upright with the help of the righting line or jib sheet 3 At the same time the other crew positions themselves inside the cockpit They will get scooped up into the boat as it comes upright 4 To reboard The other crew can either climb over the edge of the boat as it comes upright or climb in over the transom Always keep hold of the boat 1 2 3 4 C...
Page 9: ...g wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to and including 0 3m may be experienced with occasional waves of 0 5m maximum height ML Maximum Load This is the total weight in kg of all the crew and their luggage The maximum load should never be exceeded CL Maximum number of persons This should never be exceeded Note The total weight of all the persons on board should never exceed the maximum loa...
Page 10: ...hting line and lean back to pull the boat upright 3 One crew should stay under the boat and hold onto the righting line or handles in the trampoline to stabilise the boat The other crew can climb onto the platform over the front beam as the boat comes upright 4 To reboard the other crew should climb aboard over the rear beam Always keep hold of the boat 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 11: ...icant wave height up to and including 2m may be experienced Category D Sheltered designed for voyages on sheltered coastal waters small bays small lakes rivers and canals where conditions up to and including wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to and including 0 3m may be experienced with occasional waves of 0 5m maximum height ML Maximum Load This is the total weight in kg of all the cre...
Page 12: ...nt at the front of the mast should be used and not the bow eye Vago The strong anchor point is the main front beam To assist in directional towing place the tow line under the furling bar c420 z420 fj Pass tow rope through the forestay shackle and tie to mast with a bowline V15 Use forestay shackle Laser The bow eye should only be used for light towing in flat water Towing in rough water the towli...
Page 13: ...cipal dimensions for max engine Deck Open See principal dimensions for category weights and dimensions This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above and specified in the table of principal dimensions complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and i...
Page 14: ...4946 Life stowage 3 7 Not applicable Escape 3 8 Not applicable Anchoring mooring and towing 3 9 Yes EN ISO 15084 Handling Characteristics 4 Not applicable Engine and Engine spaces Not applicable Inboard engine 5 1 1 Not applicable Ventilation 5 1 2 Not applicable Exposed parts 5 1 3 Not applicable Outboard engine starting 5 1 4 Not applicable Fuel system 5 2 Not applicable General fuel system 5 2 ...
Page 15: ...D BY LAW FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF This Limited Warranty shall not apply to any sailboat which has been subject to misuse neglect accident alteration or repair made by any unauthorized person nor to any repair necessitated by normal wear and tear accident or negligence This warranty together with any and all warranties implied by law shall be limited to...
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