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Rigging the Outhaul: Laser Standard Models

Figure 37

6. Lead the outhaul secondary down to the deck,
through the forkhead block, through the starboard
deck cleat and cleat off.  Tie a bowline in the tail
to use as a handle.

4. From the line bag find the outhaul secondary
line.  Tie a bowline to the becket on the micro
block with becket (Figure 38).  Lead the free end
of the line towards the mast and counter clockwise
through one of the micro single blocks
(Figure 39).    

Tip: The clew tie down should hold the clew of the
sail close to the boom yet it should still be able
to slide forward and aft when adjusting the
outhaul.

1. Locate the outhaul primary line from the
delivery kit line bag.  Tie a bowline to the fairlead
located at the end of the boom (Figure 35).  Lead
the free end of the line through the grommet in
the clew of the sail and then back to the end of
the boom.

2. Retrieve the micro block with becket from the
delivery kit.  With a bowline, tie the free end of
the outhaul primary line to the micro block with
becket (Figure 36).   

1. Locate the clew tie down line from the delivery
kit line bag.      

2. Wrap the clew tie down line through the clew
grommet and around the boom two times
(Figure 33) and secure it with a square knot
(Figure 34).  Be sure that the line runs on the
inside of the outhaul.

1. Locate the outhaul line from the delivery kit
line bag.  Tie a bowline with the outhaul line to
the fairlead located at the end of the boom
(Figure 29).  

2. Lead the line through the grommet in the clew
of the sail and then back through the fairlead
(Figure 30).  

3. Lead the line forward along the boom and cleat
off at the clam cleat on the top of the boom
(Figure 31).  Tie a bowline in the free end of the
line (Figure 32).

Rigging the Clew Tie Down: Laser Standard

Grommet

3. Locate the outhaul retainer from the line bag
and the two micro single blocks from the delivery
kit.  Take one end of the outhaul retainer and tie
a bowline to one of the micro single blocks.  With
the free end of the retainer line, wrap the line
around the mast, above the gooseneck, and tie a
bowline.  Be sure to leave enough length in the
tail of the line to tie on the second micro single
block (Figure 37).    

5. Continue the line back through the micro block
with becket and forward to the remaining single
block on the mast (Figure 39).

Rigging the Outhaul: Laser Pro Models

Figure 35

Figure 36

Figure 38

Figure 40

Figure 41

1. Locate the clew tie down line from the delivery kit line bag.

2. Wrap the clew tie down line through the clew grommet and
around the boom two times and secure it with a square knot
(Figure 40).  Be sure that the line runs on the inside out the
outhaul.

Rigging the Clew Tie Down: Laser Pro

Option: You can purchase (through your local dealer) a clew tie
down strap (Figure 41).  Release the Velcro so that the strap is
straight.  Wrap the longer end of the strap (the length without the
Laser logo) around the boom and through the d-ring.  Continue the
strap around the boom and secure the Velcro.  Thread the Velcro
strap with the Laser logo through the clew grommet and secure. 

Figure 29

Figure 30

Figure 31

Figure 32

Figure 33

Figure 34

Complete Outhaul

Figure 39

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2

3

4

Clew

Outhaul

Becket

Bowline

Summary of Contents for Laser

Page 1: ...LASER GO FAST TIP 1 Read This Rigging Guide First Laser Rigging Guide Laser Radial Laser 4 7 ...

Page 2: ...1 1 Sail Numbers 2 Line Bag 3 Tiller with 33 extension 4 Rudder 5 Daggerboard 6 Battens 7 Boom 8 Upper mast 9 Large traveler block 10 Small traveler block 11 Large vang block 12 Small vang block 13 Vang Key 14 Mainsheet ratchet block 15 Spring 16 Bullseye fairlead 17 Clam cleat Depending of which Laser you have selected Laser Radial or Laser 4 7 you will have one of the following sails and corresp...

Page 3: ...ooking forward Starboard Right side of the boat when looking forward Gunwale Upper edge of a boat s side Leeward Direction away from the wind Windward Direction from which the wind is coming Bow Luff Foot of the Sail Clew Leech Boom Tack Port Side Tiller Mainsheet Starboard Side Traveler Stern Boom Vang Mast Daggerboard Rudder Cockpit Gunwale ...

Page 4: ...ard Models Tip Before replacing the screws be sure to dip them into a silicon based sealant to allow for a water tight and secure fit Hardware Installation Laser Pro Models Open end 2 In the delivery kit locate the cleat base with cleats Unscrew the two screws located by the daggerboard well Align the cleat base over the two holes and screw into place Figure 11 Make sure that the shorter of the me...

Page 5: ...line tie an overhand knot to secure the line Figure 22 5 With the tail end of the line lead it through the cleat and tie off with a bowline handle Figure 23 3 Make a loop in the port side of the line as if you were going to tie a bowline Figure 17 Keeping in mind that the free end of the port side line will be cleated off Take the starboard end of the line and complete the bowline by going through...

Page 6: ...he gooseneck pin into the forward end of the boom and walk aft exerting pressure towards the mast to keep it in place Figure 28 1 Locate the sail battens boom upper and lower mast from your delivery kit Remove your sail from the sail bag and have the three battens handy Your battens should comprise of Two long and one short Figure 24 2 Unfold the sail Starting from the head of the sail locate the ...

Page 7: ...the clew of the sail and then back through the fairlead Figure 30 3 Lead the line forward along the boom and cleat off at the clam cleat on the top of the boom Figure 31 Tie a bowline in the free end of the line Figure 32 Rigging the Clew Tie Down Laser Standard Grommet 3 Locate the outhaul retainer from the line bag and the two micro single blocks from the delivery kit Take one end of the outhaul...

Page 8: ...g tang located below the gooseneck on the mast Figure 44 Make sure that the cleat is on the bottom side of the block 4 Take one end of the vang line and tie a bowline to the becket on the small vang block on the boom Figure 45 5 Lead the line to the forward vang block and through the upper sheave of the large vang block on the mast Figure 46 7 Lead the line around the inner block and down through ...

Page 9: ...ngham primary line to the becket at the top of the cunningham double micro block with becket Figure 63 The Laser class rules state To secure the mast in the event of a capsize a loose retention line that will allow 180 degrees of rotation shall be tied between the block base and the vang tang or gooseneck Locate the mast retaining line from the delivery kit Tie a small bowline to the port loop on ...

Page 10: ...of the board Figure 72 5 When you are ready to launch place the daggerboard in the trunk with the shockcord facing towards the bow Take one end of the daggerboard retaining line around the starboard side of the mast and through the bow handle Take the other end of the line around the port side and connect the two brummel hooks Figure 69 Figure 70 Figure 71 Figure 72 Tip For the Laser Pro model ver...

Page 11: ...H dollies allow you to spend less time getting your boat to and from the water and more time on the water www seitech com Sail Care It is important to take proper care of your sail in order for it to last longer and perform to the standard that they were designed for Follow these simple tips to help extend the life of your sail 1 If you are sailing in salt water be sure to rinse out your sail with...

Page 12: ...__ __ Purchased From Date of Purchase Contact Name Phone Address City State Zip Code Hull Color Sail Registration Information if applicable Trailer VIN License Plate Number State Register in Registration Number State Register in Insurance Information Maintenance NOTES ...

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