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LaserPerformance Z420 Rigging Manual

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Z420
Rigging Manual
1. Unpacking and Preparation
Unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft piece of ground free of sharp objects.
To avoid damaging contents, do not cut into packaging.
a. Hull
b. Spar Kit which includes:
Mast
Boom
c. Boat Kit which includes:
Mainsail
Mainsheet
Jib
Jib Sheet
Spinnaker Spinnaker sheets
Tiller/Hiking Stick Bow line
Top Batten
Rudder Assembly
1
Unpacking and Preparation
2
Assembling the Mast
3
Stepping the Mast
4
Rigging the Boom
5
Vang
6
Mainsheet
7
Jib
8
Mainsail
9
Cunningham
10
Autobailer and Plugs
11
Rudder and Centerboard
12
Maintenance and Service
13
Examination Report
Tools: To rig your Z420 for the first time
you will need the following:
Knife
2 adjustable wrenches and/or pliers
Electrical tape
Note: All lines are as long as necessary for
maximum purchase. LaserPerformance
encourages you to customize line lengths
for your sailing pleasure, but be sure to cut
and burn ends to prevent fraying.
Z420

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Summary of Contents for LaserPerformance Z420

  • Page 1 Unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft piece of ground free of sharp objects. To avoid damaging contents, do not cut into packaging. a. Hull b. Spar Kit which includes: Tools: To rig your Z420 for the first time Mast you will need the following: Boom Knife c.

  • Page 2: Assembling The Mast

    2. Assembling the Mast 1.Untie halyards and tie off free ends to the horn cleats so they won’t be lost when stepping. (figure 1) Make sure the hoist end of the main halyard is aft of the spreader brackets and other rigging is forward. (figure 2) figure 1 figure 2 2.

  • Page 3: Stepping The Mast

    3. Stepping the Mast Warning: Make sure the bow of the boat is pointing into the wind and that there are No Overhead Electrical Wires in the Area! figure 9 figure 10 1. Place the bottom of the mast against a solid object, lift the top end, and walk toward the bottom, raising it hand over hand until the mast stands vertical.
  • Page 4 5. Vang 1. Attach the top block with twisted shackle, on the top purchase of the boom vang, to the boom bail. With the primary vang line, tie a bowline to the loose vang block. (figure 17) figure 17 figure 18 2.
  • Page 5 7. Jib 1. Remove the clevis pin just aft of the headstay, (figure 29) line up the jib tack between the holes and reinsert the clevin pin. (figure 30) 2. Shackle the jib halyard to the head of the sail. figure 29 figure 30 3.
  • Page 6 8. Mainsail 1. Unroll the mainsail near the boom. Locate the tack slug (figure 38) and slide it into bottom track area of the mast, and slide down. (figure 39) figure 38 figure 39 2.Locate the clew slug and slide it into the aft end of the boom track.
  • Page 7 9. Cunningham 1. The cunningham is attached to the port side of the mast. Lead the loose end from the port side to the starboard up through the grommet (figures 46 & 47) in the luff of the mainsail and back down to the clam cleat on the starboard figure 46 figure 47...
  • Page 8 11. Rudder and Centerboard To install the rudder downhaul system, 1. Thread the provided short rudder downhaul line through the leading edge of the rudder blade. (figure 53) and out the starboard side. figure 53 figure 54 2. Tie a figure eight stopper knot in the aft end. (figure 54) 3.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    • 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.
  • Page 10 13. Examination Report...
  • Page 11 LaserPerformance and associated logos are trademarks. Laser, the Sunburst Device, Sunfish www.laserperformance.com and Dart are trade marks used under license. LaserPerformance reserves the right to make design and/or specification changes to any of their products as part of their continuous development program.