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Laser
R A D I O C O N T R O L L E D
©2006 Out There Technologies
Laser is a registered trademark of
Vanguard, Inc., Performance Sailcraft,
and Performance Sailcraft, Pty
Laser
R A D I O C O N T R O L L E D
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A USER'S MANUAL
LOA: 41.5" (105.41cm)
LWL: 37.75" (95.88cm)
DSPL : 9 lbs (3.4kg)
BEAM: 13.125" (33.33cm)
MAIN HOIST: 52" (132.08cm)
DRAFT: 16" (40.64cm)
SAIL AREA: 710 sq" (4580.63sqcm)
DESIGNED BY BRUCE KIRBY
DEVELOPED BY JON ELMALEH
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  • Page 1 R A D I O C O N T R O L L E D DESIGNED BY BRUCE KIRBY DEVELOPED BY JON ELMALEH ©2006 Out There Technologies Laser is a registered trademark of Vanguard, Inc., Performance Sailcraft, and Performance Sailcraft, Pty...
  • Page 2 Limited Six-Month Warranty Out There Technologies LLC will repair or, at its option, replace any part of the RC Laser that has proven defective by reason of improper workmanship or material within six (6) months of the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:...
  • Page 3 Elmaleh in the development of this radio-controlled miniature Laser. The basic hull shape is a one-quarter scale Laser, but of course to make the boat work at the much smaller size and with no crew aboard to act as ballast, we had to develop a model yacht-type keel and rudder and slightly reduce the sail plan.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Port Tack - Starboard Tack Rule ........15 Buoy Room Rule ............16 Contact with Buoy Rule ..........17 Luffing Rights Rule ............18 Collision Rule ..............19 Racing your RC Laser ..............20 The Race Course ............... 20 Model Sailing Organizations ............21...

  • Page 5: The Rc Laser

    If you intend to race your RC Laser, you may not change your boat in any other way other than to decorate it as explained in this manual. All replacement parts must be genuine RC Laser parts.

  • Page 6: Parts Layout

    Parts Layout SAIL TELL TALES SHEET LINE MAST BOOM GOOSENECK BOOM SLIDERS PULLEY HATCH COVER POWER SWITCH KEEL LOCK RUDDER BRACKET SCREW EYE RUDDER KEEL...

  • Page 7: Assembly Overview

    ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW (See following pages for detailed instructions) 1) Assemble rig by connecting mast tubes and sliding assembled mast into sail pocket. Slide boom into gooseneck. 2) Insert keel into slot at bottom of hull and slide into place, turning locking lever to secure. 3) Place rudder into hole in bottom of hull and snap rudder into bracket.

  • Page 8: Sail And Mast

    Lap 1 1 SAIL AND MAST Windward buoy Offset buoy wind direction Start/finish gate START Here’s a course that offers a lot of opportunities to make c h o i c e s a n d t h i n k a b o u t strategy, because there are a A) Connect mast tubes.

  • Page 9: Keel

    2 KEEL RACING YOUR RC LASER There is an infinite number of possible race courses you can Rotate locking lever 90 degrees until lever locks in place. sail - the only limit is your imagination. Here are two of the more commonly used courses to get you started.

  • Page 10: Batteries

    NiMH rechargeable batteries. See page 11 for more information.) Replace battery holder and hatch cover. Do not put your RC Laser into the water without its hatch cover. Damage may result. Head to wind...

  • Page 11: Rig

    4. Luffing Rights Rule 6 RIG Slide rig (mast and sail) into mast hole on deck. This rule applies when you are passing another boat at close proximity. Figure F indicates the windward and leeward sides of a boat. On the starboard tack, the starboard side of the boat is the windward side.

  • Page 12: Transmitter

    “on” position. This rule may be relaxed in RC Laser racing. Always check with your race After turning the transmitter on, turn the boat on by sliding its power switch officer.

  • Page 13: Sail Control

    Figure B Sail stick Your RC Laser is powered by the wind, not by your radio. However, the sail stick on your transmitter enables you to let the sail in and out to maximize your boat’s use of wind power (see “How to Sail”, p. 14). As you move the...

  • Page 14: Radio Frequencies

    Sailboat racing is a lot of fun. If you are already familiar with yacht racing The frequency of your RC Laser is indicated on the end flap of the box. Each rules, those rules can be used when racing the RC Laser. Even if you know RC Laser comes with a set of removable crystals.

  • Page 15: Boat Care / Radio Care / Batteries

    Use a blow dryer to dry wet begins to luff. Next, pull it in until the luffing stops. equipment. Now you should be ready to put your RC Laser in the water. Good luck and Batteries good sailing! SAIL HEADING TERMS Your RC Laser requires four 1.5 volt disposable alkaline batteries or five 1.2...

  • Page 16: Sail And Boat Numbers

    Numbers are installed on the sail just as shown in the diagram. The last two that you cannot interfere with the Laser logo, sail numbers or the digits are used, as shown in black, below. Leave space for a number 1.

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