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
