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Optimist Rigging Guide

Vanguard Sailboats
300 Highpoint Ave

Portsmouth, RI. 02871

www.teamvanguard.com

1.800.966.SAIL

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO READ THE WIND.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO READ THE WATER.

BEGIN BY READING THIS RIGGING GUIDE.

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Summary of Contents for Optimist

Page 1: ...igging Guide Vanguard Sailboats 300 Highpoint Ave Portsmouth RI 02871 www teamvanguard com 1 800 966 SAIL BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO READ THE WIND BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO READ THE WATER BEGIN BY READING THIS RIG...

Page 2: ...e at 1 800 966 SAIL Nautical Terminology Port Left side of the boat when looking forward Starboard Right side of the boat when looking forward Gunwale Upper edge of a boat s side Leeward Direction awa...

Page 3: ...in the bottom of the block with the holes in the shackle Secure the ratchet block to the shackle with the pin and ring Figure 9 Attaching the Mainsheet Blocks Pliers Here is a list of tools that we re...

Page 4: ...cleat for the vang cleat is facing the stern Figure 21 Mast Tie in 1 Locate the mast tie in line The mast tie in eyestrap is located on the thwart forward of the mast Figure 22 2 Tie a luggage knot wi...

Page 5: ...ng the Vang 1 Locate the vang wire attached to the forward boom button Figure 29 2 Retrieve the vang line from the line bag With a bowline tie the vang line to the thimble located at the end of the va...

Page 6: ...re 54 Lead the line back up through the carbo block Figure 55 Continue the line down through the mainsheet ratchet block Figure 56 Note Make sure while pulling the mainsheet the block makes a ratcheti...

Page 7: ...Retainers Rigging the Daggerboard Retainers 7 When the daggerboard is inserted into the trunk take the shockcord with the plastic tubbing and bring it to the aft edge of the board Figure 74 As the da...

Page 8: ...drated and bring plenty of water Wear plenty of sunscreen Make sure that all three air bags are fully inflated Depending on the depth of the water begin to slide the daggerboard into the trunk Once yo...

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