LaserPerformance LASER 2000 Rigging Manual Download Page 8

9.

 Reboarding can be undertaken over the windward side of the boat using 

the righting line as a step or over the transom. A grab rail is positioned on the 

inner face of the sub deck to assist with pulling yourself back in to the boat.

10.

 If the person in charge of the boat or the crew are inexperienced in 

capsizing and righting procedures it is advised to practice drills under 

skilled supervision and in any event, close to assistance prior to the drill 

being  used in earnest.

11.

 All crewmembers should wear an approved buoyancy aid at all times while 

on the water.  

Laser 2000

1 x 6.0 meters, 8 mm, 8 plait, matt, white

Jib sheet

1 x 6.6 meters, 8 mm, 8 plait, matt, white

Gennaker sheet

1 x 9.0 meters, 6 mm, 8 plait matt, blue

Mainsheet Bridle

1 x 2.2 meters, 4 mm, Excel Racing, purple

Cunningham Part 1

1 x 5.0 meters, 4 mm, 8 plait p/s, lime

Cunningham Part 2

1 x 0.8 meters, 4 mm, 8 plait p/s, lime

Kicker/Vang Part 1

1 x 5.5 meters, 4 mm, 8 plait p/s, red

Kicker/Vang Part 2

1 x 2.5 meters, 5 mm, Excel Racing, red

Toestrap Lashing

4 x 0.6 meters, 6 mm, 8 plait p/s, black

Lashing

3 x 0.2 meters, 1 x 0.8 meters, 8 plait, white

Rear Toe-strap Shock-cord

1 x 0.3 meters, 5 mm, Shock cord, blue

Main Toe-strap Shock-cord

1 x 2.0 meters, 5 mm, Shock cord, blue

Righting Line

2 x 1.5 meters, 4 mm, 8 plait p/s, red

Righting Line Shockcord

2 x 0.9 meters, 5 mm, Shock cord, blue

Centerboard Line

1 x 0.75 meters, 8 mm, 8 plait p/s, white

16. Cordage Lengths

Care, Maintenance and Service of your LaserPerformance 
Product

Before rigging your boat, read and familiarize yourself with the rigging manual. Failure to adhere to these guide-
lines could invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance

• Keep the equipment clean by frequently fl ushing with fresh water. In corrosive atmospheres, stainless parts may 
show discoloration/brown staining around screw holes and rivets. Th

  is is not serious and can be removed with 

a fi ne abrasive.

• Excess water should be removed from the hull.

• Ropes, rigging and fi ttings 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 Tefl on 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 clothing and to prevent 
them from coming undone.

• When refastening screws do not over tighten as this may strip the thread and do not reuse Nyloc nuts more 
than three times.

• Damaged or worn parts should be replaced.

• Sails should be thoroughly washed down with fresh water, dried and stored in a dry place.

Trailers and Trolleys/Dollies

• It is highly recommended that a trolley/dolly is used to launch and recover your boat. Dragging your hull up onto a 
beach or slip way will wear away the gel coat or polyethylene and damage the boat. Also, the hull should not be left 
on a pebble beach as the hull skin could be dented.

• Trailers should be rinsed with fresh water and checked at regular intervals. It is recommended that trailers be 
serviced annually. Th

  e trailer and road base should never be immersed in water.

• Trailers and trolleys supplied by LaserPerformance are designed to transport the hull in the best possible manner 
to avoid damaging the hull. For instance, LaserPerformance does not recommend support hulls on rollers except 
on the keel line and only where there is a reinforced keelson. We also recommend gunwale hung trolleys for our 
smaller products. Hulls supported by a trolley bunk or wide strap must have the ability to drain water away from 
the hull. Trolley bunks padded with carpet or foam can cause blistering in the gel coat and changes to the hull 
color. Please do not transport your LaserPerformance product on a trailer or trolley that has not been specifi cally 
designed for the product. Hulls damaged through using an incorrectly designed or wrongly set up trailer or trolley 
are not covered under warranty.

• When securing your boat to a trailer for transport be very careful that ratchet straps and ropes are not over 

tightened and that there is suffi

    cient padding under the strap or rope to prevent the hull/deck from being damaged 

through abrasion or pressure.

• Top covers must not be allowed to “fl ap” when driving at speed. Th

  is can abrade the surface of the hull and 

damage it.  It is recommended if you are towing and plan to use your top cover that an under cover is fi tted fi rst 
to prevent cover fl ap damage to the top sides of the hull.

• Repairs to the polyethylene or GRP hulls should be undertaken by persons with the relevant equipment and skills.
Contact LaserPerformance for advice.

Storage

• Your boat should always be tied down securely to the ground when not in use.

• UV light will cause fading to some components and fi ttings. A cover is recommended to reduce the UV degradation.

• Do not leave the rig under tension when not sailing or during storage.

• Care must be taken to support the hull adequately if storing on racking or similar.  Any sustained point loading 
could permanently dent or distort the hull.

• Under covers for LaserPerformance products should be produced from a breathable or semi breathable fabric to 
allow moisture to evaporate away from the hull. Th

  is is essential to prevent damage to the hull skin. Also, the hull 

should never be left in the under cover wet or damp. A combination of moisture and heat over an extended period 
can also damage the hull. Th

  e under cover is designed to protect the hull when being transported and should be 

removed when the hull is being stored. Typical damage includes small bubbles or blisters, excessive print through 
of glass reinforcement, foam or wood and color change.  

• Rudders and centerboards must never be stored wet in carry/combo bags. Th

  is can cause blistering, print through 

and warpage.

• All our GRP products are designed to be dry sailed. In other words stored on dry land. If you intend to leave your 
boat on a mooring for any length of time it is essential that you apply an osmosis barrier coat. LaserPerformance 
can recommend a suitable product.

On Water 

• When wearing a trapeze harness, take particular care when climbing on to the centerboard and back into the 
boat after a capsize. Th

  e trapeze harness hook could easily damage the hull or deck.

On Water Towing 

• Towing your LaserPerformance product at high speed (10 – 20 knots) behind a rib or power boat can seriously 
damage the hull.  Boats damaged in this manner are not covered by the warranty.  LaserPerformance recommends 
a maximum towing speed of 6 knots.

Summary of Contents for LASER 2000

Page 1: ...ber Positioning 3 Rigging and raising the mast 4 Rigging the Trapeze 5 Boom and Gnav 6 Jib 7 Gennaker 8 Mainsail 9 Outhaul 10 Cunningham 11 Reefing the Mainsail 12 Rudder 13 Launching 14 Laser 2000 Capsize Technique 15 Maintenance and Service 16 Cordage Lengths ...

Page 2: ...CLEW FOOT MAST SHROUD GENNAKER JIB LUFF TACK GENNAKER POLE 76 mm 76 mm 76 mm 60 mm STARBOARD RIGHT HAND SIDE OF MAINSAIL Bow Front of the boat Stern Back of the boat Fore Forward Aft Rearward Clew Back lower corner of a sail Tack Forward lower corner of sail Head Top corner of sail Luff Forward edge of the sail Foot Bottom edge of the sail Leech Rear edge of the sail Burgee Wind direction indicato...

Page 3: ...r ease of rigging figure 13 figure 14 Attachment of Spreader Primary Pin Fit down through the bracket s Primary hole and the Forward spreader hole Adjuster Pin Fit down through hole 3 on the bracket and B on the spreader bar figure 8a figure 13 figure 8b figure 14 figure 6 figure 10 figure 7b figure 12 figure 5 figure 9 figure 7a figure 11 2 5 3 0 FORWARD POSITION rotate as necessary SEE TABLE AFT POSITION Spre...

Page 4: ...ed and rig tension is applied at which point they should be adjusted until both wires are equal JUST in tension but not pulling the mast aft and tied figure 19 figure 20 figure 16 figure 22 figure 18 figure 15 figure 21 figure 17 12 Grip tape should be applied parallel to the gunwale edge commencing approximately 200 mm in front of the shroud anchor points extending aft figure 22 Please Note The lower shro...

Page 5: ... 39 figure 42 figure 44 figure 41 figure 43 figure 45 figure 46 figure 48 figure 47 figure 49 7 Gennaker 1 Ensure the end of the gennaker halyard taken from the base of the mast is free of knots and tangles 2 Take the gennaker halyard from the base of the mast and pass forward under the gen naker sock and round the gennaker pole out haul block The gennaker pole outhaul block is attached to the rope led fro...

Page 6: ...ockpit of the hull with the luff closest the bow front and the leach closest the stern back figure 54 figure 53 figure 57 figure 56 figure 58 9 Outhaul 1 Feed the plastic slug slide on the clew outhaul into the cut out on the top of the boom figure 56 2 The outhaul line is then passed through the lowest eye in the sail from port left to starboard right side and anchored on the starboard right side with ...

Page 7: ...e Laser 2000 figure 67 14 Laser 2000 Capsize Technique The use of a LaserPerformance supplied Laser 2000 mast head float is highly advisable This device will assist in the prevention of complete inversion in the event of capsize When sailing your Laser 2000 in breezy or blustery conditions it is highly probable that from time to time you will capsize In the event of a capsize we advise you follow th...

Page 8: ...d to transport the hull in the best possible manner to avoid damaging the hull For instance LaserPerformance does not recommend support hulls on rollers except on the keel line and only where there is a reinforced keelson We also recommend gunwale hung trolleys for our smaller products Hulls supported by a trolley bunk or wide strap must have the ability to drain water away from the hull Trolley b...

Page 9: ...eck the weather forecast 5 Check the time of high and low tides if applicable 6 Seek advise on the local conditions if you are sailing in a new area 7 Always check the condition of your craft before setting off 8 Contact with overhead electrical wires could be fatal exercise Extreme caution when raising the mast launching sailing On the Water 1 Conform to the sailing rules of the road 2 Look out f...

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