Care Maintenance and Service of
your LaserPerformance Product
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Before rigging your boat read and familiarize yourself with the rigging manual.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines could invalidate your warranty
Maintenance
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Keep the equipment clean by frequently flushing with fresh
water. In corrosive atmospheres, stainless parts may show
discoloration/brown staining around screw holes and rivets. This
is not serious and can be removed with a fine abrasive.
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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. Mc.Lube, dry Teflon or a dry silicone-based spray.
DO NOT USE OIL
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Inspect shackles, pins and clevis rings and tape up to stop
snagging sail, ropes ad clothing and to prevent them from coming
undone.
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When refastening screws do not over tighten as this may strip
the thread and do not reuse Nyloc nuts more than 3 times.
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Damaged or worn parts should be replaced.
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Sails should be thoroughly washed with fresh water, dried and
stored in a dry place.
Trailers and Trolleys/Dollies
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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.
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Trailers should be rinsed with fresh water and checked at
regular intervals. It is recommended that trailers be serviced
annually. The trailer and road base should never be immersed in
water.
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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 supporting 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 specifically designed for the
product. Hulls damaged through using an incorrectly designed or
wrongly set up trailer or trolley are not covered under warranty.
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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 sufficient padding under the strap or rope to prevent
the hull/deck from being damaged through abrasion or pressure.
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Top covers must not be allowed to “flap” when driving at
speed. This 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 fitted first to prevent cover flap damage to
the top sides of the hull.
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Repairs to the polyethylene or GRP hulls should be
undertaken by persons with the relevant equipment and skills.
Contact LaserPerformance for advice.
Storage
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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 degradation.
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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 could
permanently dent or distort the hull.
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Under covers for LaserPerformance products should be
produced from a breathable or semi breathable fabric to allow
moisture to evaporate away from the hull. This 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. The 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.
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Rudders and centerboards must never be stored wet in carry/
combo bags. This can cause blistering, print through and
warpage.
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• 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
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When wearing a trapeze harness, take particular care when
climbing on to the centerboard and back into the boat after a
capsize. The trapeze harness hook could easily damage the hull or
deck.
On Water Towing
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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.
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