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1. Th

  e four hatches are located on the top 

of the hulls.  (One hatch behind both 

the main and rear beam of either hull). 

(fi gure 1)

2. Th

  e transom drain bungs can be found 

on each hull next to the lower rudder 

pintle. (fi gure 2)

3. Correct fi tting of the transom 

drain bung and the four hatches, 

is fundamental to the on the water 

safety and performance of the Dart 16. 

(fi gure 3)

1. Glossary

Aft: 

Rearward

Batten: 

A thin stiff ening strip in the sail to support the leach

Bow: 

Front of the boat

Burgee: 

Wind direction indicator (usually a small fl ag)

Con Bar: 

Connecting rod between the rudders to ensure they both 

move in parallel

Cleat: 

A fi tting used for holding /securing ropes.

Clew: 

Aft lower corner of a sail

Diamond Wires/Spreaders: 

Metal struts & wires on mast to 

support the mast side ways and control bend

Downhaul: 

Purchase system for tightening the forward edge/luff  

of the sail

Foot: 

Bottom edge of the sail

Fore: 

Forward

Forestay: 

Th

  e wire supporting the mast at the bow of the boat

Forestay striker beam: 

Triangulated horizontal spreader beam 

between bows

Gennaker: 

Asymmetric sail hoisted when sailing downwind

Gennaker pole: 

Pole used to project the gennaker tack from the 

bow of the boat

Gennaker chute: 

Storage compartment for gennaker when not 

in use

Gudgeons/Pintles: 

Fittings on the transom and rudder used to 

hang rudder

2. Useful Boat Terminology

Dart 16  Rigging Instructions

We suggest that you read through this guide to better familiarize yourself with 
the parts and rigging of your Dart 16. Due to production supplies, the description, 
color or specifi cation of certain parts may be diff erent from those shown here. 
LaserPerformance reserves the right to change specifi cations without prior notice. If you 
have any questions  about your Dart 16, please contact LaserPerformance.

Important information

Th

  ere are four hatches and two transom drain bungs on the Dart 16. Th

  ey should all be 

checked for correct fi tting and closure every time you sail.

Halyard: 

A rope or wire used to lower or hoist sails

Head: 

Top corner of sail

Leech: 

Rear edge of the sail

Luff : 

Forward edge of the sail

Main Beam: 

Forward beam connecting the two hulls together 

(the beam the mast sits on)

Mast: 

Main vertical spar supporting the rig/sails

Mast Ball/Step: 

Fitting on the boat where the mast heel/foot of 

the mast is located

Mast Heel: 

Fitting on the bottom edge/foot of the mast

Rear Beam: 

Rear beam connecting the two hulls together

(Th

  e beam the mainsheet traveller track is mounted on)

Rudder: 

Blade and attachments used for steering the boat

Sheet: 

Rope for controlling the inward/outward position of the 

sail

Shrouds: 

Wires that hold the mast in the boat and support

it from ¾ up and out to hull side; they attach to shroud 
anchor points

Stern: 

Back of the boat

Tack: 

Forward lower corner of sail

Trampoline: 

Mesh platform strung between hulls of catamaran

Tiller Extension: 

Extension from the center of the con bar to 

enable steering from either side of the boat or trapeze

Apply the sail numbers in a dry, clean and wind free environment 
using the following guidance:

fi gure 1

fi gure 2

Example of INCORRECT
hatch fi tting:

Mast

Head of Sail

Gennaker

Battens

Clew of sail

Rear beam

Leach

Luff 

Mainsheet

Main beam

Mainsail

Rudder

Jib

Gennaker pole

Tack of sail

Summary of Contents for DART 16

Page 1: ...l Number Positioning 5 Building the Hull Platform 6 Trampoline Fitting 7 Rigging Raising The Mast 8 Rigging The Sails 9 Gennaker 10 Mainsail 11 Mainsail Reefing Dacron Sail only 12 Righting Line 13 Rudder Assembly Fitting 14 Your First Sail 15 Your Dart 16 Capsize Technique 16 On The Water 17 Safety Afloat ...

Page 2: ...plies the description color or specification of certain parts may be different from those shown here LaserPerformance reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice If you have any questions about your Dart 16 please contact LaserPerformance Important information There are four hatches and two transom drain bungs on the Dart 16 They should all be checked for correct fitting and clos...

Page 3: ...lace the allen key through the eye of each shroud attachment eye bolt and turn the eye bolt to a 45 degree angle with the front of the eye pointing towards the mast step center of the boat This will hand the hulls port and starboard figure 2 3 Remove the four hatch covers 4 Identify the beams The main beam has the ball step and the rear beam the traveler 5 Position the front beam flat side facing to...

Page 4: ...ated screw figure 6 3 Remove one front beam end cap and insert the trampoline into the bottom groove on the main beam figure 7 Please note To prevent damaging the trampoline on the edge of the beam track the trampoline should be held straight during insertion Itisrecommendedyouadjustthetrampolinetensionperiodically 4 Put the removed sail slide back in place and retighten the screw figure 8 5 Attach t...

Page 5: ...tach the aft trapeze wires to the respective ends of the elastic that pass under and through the side edging tapes of the trampoline figure 27 15 Ensure that the forestay trapeze and shrouds are not tangled Please note Prior to raising the mast please ensure All halyards are led to the foot of the mast ready to facilitate hoisting of sails All clevis pins rings and spreader ends are thoroughly enca...

Page 6: ... chain plates at the front of both hulls These lines should be tight inducing approximately 50 75 mm of negative prebend in the gennaker pole figures 40 41 9 Tie the middle pole brace lines from the pole just aft of the retaining ring to the forestay chain plates at the front of both hulls These lines should be tight inducing approximately 50 75 mm of negative prebend in the gennaker pole figure 42 ...

Page 7: ...sing the tensioning system at the aft end of the pockets 2 Place your Dart 16 facing into the wind and attach the mainsail halyard to the head of the sail checking the halyard is not twisted 3 Insert the sail head into the mast luff groove and hoist the sail by pulling the end of the main halyard 4 Guide the sail into the groove to help the hoisting 5 When the sail is fully up lock the halyard int...

Page 8: ...d can be removed with a fine abrasive Excess water should be removed from the hull Ropes rigging and fittings should be checked at regular intervals for wear and tear including winch gear All moving parts should be lightly lubricated to avoid jamming i e McLube dry Teflon or a dry silicone based spray Do not use oil Inspect shackles pins and clevis rings and tape up to stop snagging sails ropes and c...

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