LaserPerformance DART 16, Manual

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1 . Lay the sail on a fl at surface starboard side up.
2 . Numbers on the starboard side of a sail are always
higher than those on the port.
3 . Mark a parallel line 76 mm above the fourth batten
down from the head of the sail.
4 . Mark a point on the line 76 mm in from the leach.
5 . Th e fi rst number in the sequence should be
positioned on the parallel line you have drawn
commencing 76 mm in from the leach.
6 . Subsequent numbers should be spaced
60 mm apart.
7 . Turn the sail over and position the port numbers
76 mm below the fourth batten down from the head.
8 . Work backwards, commencing 76 mm in from
the leach.
Tools Required:
17 mm spanner
8 mm allen key and extension (provided)
Medium-sized fl at & posi screwdrivers
2 mm allen key
5/6 mm spanner
Electrical insulation tape
Grease or copper slip
Please note: Ensure that you grease or ‘copper slip’ the threads of
the beam bolts before assembly. Th e stainless steel threads on the
nut and bolt can bind and cease if not lubricated.
• To prevent water leaking into the hull through the beam bolts
ensure that the o-rings on the rear beam bolts and the neoprene
washers on the main beam bolts are placed between the beams
and the hull. As an extra precaution you can place silicon sealant
around the beam bolt holes before assembly
• When tightening aft bolts place a length of tape over the
mainsheet track and on the allen key shaft to prevent damage.
• Post platform build, it is recommended you check bolt tightness
periodically.
1 . Choose a fl at area of at least 6 m x 4 m; you can use
the launching trolley to help you line the hulls up.
To protect the hulls during assembly you may use the
hull plastic packaging. Position the hulls with 1.90 m
distance between them. Hulls must be parallel to each
other. (fi gure 1)
2 . Place 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. Th is will
hand the hulls port and starboard. (fi gure 2)
3 . Remove the four hatch covers.
4 . Identify the beams. Th e main beam has the ball step
and the rear beam, the traveler.
5 . Position the front beam fl at side facing to the rear;
the rear beam high side to the rear.
6 . Remove the nuts and washers from the connecting
bolts. Leave the rubber o-rings on rear beam bolts and
the neoprene washers on main beam bolts.
7 . Position the beams in the respective beam pockets.
Insert the 8 bolts fully using the allen key. Check the
hulls are parallel. (fi gure 3)
8 . Using the hatches, position washer and nut on each
bolt. Tighten the bolts progressively using the spanner
and allen key. Move around the boat until all bolts are
fully tightened. (fi gure 4)
9. Finally push all beam plugs into the bolt holes.
(fi gure 5)
fi gure 1
fi gure 3
fi gure 4
fi gure 5
3. Cordage Lengths 5. Building the Hull Platform
4. Sail Number Positioning
Item Diam (mm) Length (mtrs) Type of rope No. per
Gennaker tack line 5 5.6 Dyneema 1
Gennaker halyard 5 17.8 Dyneema 1
Gennaker halyard return 5 0.8 Shockcord 1
Gennaker sheet 6 12.5 Excell lite 1
Gennaker pole outer bridle 5 2.35 Dymeema 2
Gennaker chute mouth rope 3 1.4 Dymeema 1
Gennaker inner bridle 3 1.5 Dyneema 2
Aft tramp line 4 7.3 Dyneema 1
Mid tramp ropes 6 0.6 Multiplatt 2
Tramp corners 3 1.1 Dyneema 4
Main halyard 5 22 Multiplatt 1
Toe strap trim 5 1 Multiplatt 2
Capsize rope 8 5 Flairline 2
Jib sheet 8 16 Platt 2
Traveler rope 8 1.3 Flairline 1
Jib clew 6 1 Multiplatt 1
Trapeze ropes 8 1 Braid on braid 2
Forestay lanyard 4 1.1 Dyneema 1
Furl line 3 3 PST 1
Jib halyard 1 5 4.95 Dyneema 1
Jib halyard 2 2 5.2 Dyneema 1
Jib halyard 3 5 0.5 Shockcord 1
60 mm
76 mm
76 mm
76 mm
fi gure 2
EYE BOLT
POSITIONS
WHEN
FULLY FITTED;
PORT
HULL
STARBOARD
HULL