17. Installation of Optional
Mainsheet Side Cleats
Th
ese cleats come with your boat as part of
your parts bag. We don’t install them at
the factory because not everyone likes to
sail with them.
1
. Position the side cleat so that the center
of the jaws are in line with the end of the
grabrail and the screw holes are on the
edge of the non-skid deck. (fi gure 84).
2
. Spot mark the holes with a 2.5mm drill
using the cleat as a guide. Remove cleat
(fi gure 85).
3
. Drill screw holes with a 2.5mm drill
(fi gure 86).
4
. Apply silicone sealant or sikka fl ex to
the holes to avoid leaking (fi gure 87).
5
. Screw the cleat to the deck so that the
jaws open outboard. Screws = 4.2mm dia.
x 38mm (fi gure 88).
6
. Check that the jaws open and close eas-
ily. Over tightening can cause the cleat
jaws to jam.
fi gure 84
fi gure 85
fi gure 86
fi gure 87
fi gure 88
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e Laser dolly has been designed specifi cally
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Care, Maintenance and Service of your LaserPerformance
Product
Before rigging read and familiarize yourself with the rigging manual. Failure to adhere to these guidelines could
invalidate your warranty.
Maintenance
Keep the equipment clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. In corrosive atmospheres, stainless parts
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may show discoloration/brown staining around screw holes and rivets. Th
is is not serious and can be removed
with a fine abrasive.
Excess water should be removed from the hull.
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Ropes, rigging and fittings should be checked at regular intervals for wear and tear, including winch gear.
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All moving parts should be lightly lubricated to avoid jamming, i.e., McLube, dry Teflon or a dry silicone
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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
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them from coming undone.
When refastening screws do not over tighten as this may strip the thread and do not reuse Nyloc nuts more
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than three times.
Damaged or worn parts should be replaced.
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Sails should be thoroughly washed down with fresh water, dried and stored in a dry place.
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Trailers and Trolleys/Dollies
It is highly recommended that a trolley/dolly is used to launch and recover your boat. Dragging your hull up
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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
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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
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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 gelcoat and
changes to the hull color. Please do not transport your LaserPerformance product on a trailer or trolley that has
not been specifically 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
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tightened and that there is sufficient 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 “flap” when driving at speed. Th
is can abrade the surface of the hull and
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damage it. It is recommended if you are towing and plan to use your top cover that an under cover is fitted first
to prevent cover flap 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
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skills. Contact LaserPerformance for advice.
Storage
Your boat should always be tied down securely to the ground when not in use.
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UV light will cause fading to some components and fittings. A cover is recommended to reduce the UV
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degradation.
Do not leave the rig under tension when not sailing or during storage.
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Care must be taken to support the hull adequately if storing on racking or similar. Any sustained point loading
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could permanently dent or distort the hull.
Under covers for LaserPerformance products should be produced from a breathable or semi breathable fabric to
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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
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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
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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 Towing
Towing your LaserPerformance product at high speed (10 – 20 knots) behind a rib or power boat can seriously
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damage the hull. Boats damaged in this manner are not covered by the warranty. LaserPerformance recom-
mends a maximum towing speed of 6 knots.
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