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LaserPerformance SUNFISH Rigging Manual

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SUNFISH
Rigging Manual
Go-fast tip number one:
Read this rigging guide first.
1
Parts of the Hull
2
Parts of the Sail
3
Sunfish Mast Kit
4
Bailer Installation
5
Ratchet Block Installation
6
Attaching the Sail to the Booms (Standard)
7
Attaching the Sail to the Booms (Race)
8
Rigging the Outhaul (Race)
9
Rigging the Cunningham (Race)
10
Stepping the Mast: Standard and Race
11
Attaching the Main Halyard: Standard and Race
12
Raising the sail: Standard and Race
13
Rigging the Mainsheet
14
Tiller Extension Assembly
15
Assembling the Rudder and Tiller
16
Attaching the Rudder: Standard and Race
17
Daggerboard Assembly: Standard and Race
18
De-rigging
19
Sail Care
20
Care and Maintenance
21
Examination Report
SUNFISH
SUNFISH RACE

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Summary of Contents for LaserPerformance SUNFISH

  • Page 1 Rigging Manual Parts of the Hull Go-fast tip number one: Read this rigging guide first. Parts of the Sail Sunfish Mast Kit Bailer Installation Ratchet Block Installation Attaching the Sail to the Booms (Standard) Attaching the Sail to the Booms (Race)
  • Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunfish! We suggest that you read through this guide to better familiarize yourself with the parts and rigging of your Sunfish. If you have any questions please contact your dealer or call LaserPerformance customer service at 1-800-966-SAIL.

  • Page 3: Nautical Terminology

    Sail Sail Mast Grommet S-hook Outhaul and Corner Ties Boom Blocks (Corner Ties on Sunfish Race Only) Sail Rings Tack of Mainsheet the Sail Interlocking Eye Bolts 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...
  • Page 4 The Sunfish is available in two models; Standard and Race. The Race model comes with equipment most commonly used for racing. First: Locate your delivery kit. Depending on which model you have purchased (Race or Standard) there will be a few differences in some of the hardware. Using Figure 1 or 2, identify the contents of your kit.
  • Page 5 (figure 5). This lever can easily be released in order to adjust the positioning of the gooseneck on the lower boom. Also located on the Sunfish Race lower boom are two outhaul clam cleats (figure 6).
  • Page 6 4. Bailer Installation PLUG 1. Locate the bailer O-ring (A), cap (B), plug (C) and housing (D) from the delivery kit O-RING (figure 7). 2. Fit the bailer cap into the hole of the plug so that the plug stopper faces upward (figure 8).
  • Page 7 5. Ratchet Block Installation Depending on which model Sunfish you have purchased the ratchet block will be different in appearance. Follow the instructions below for your model Sunfish. Find the mainsheet eye- EYESTRAP strap located on the deck forward of the cockpit, aft of the daggerboard well (Figure 16).
  • Page 8 3. Align the lower boom along the foot of the LOWER BOOM sail and the upper boom along the luff (figure figure 25 25). The Sunfish logo should face the upper boom (the boom that does not have any blocks attached). 4. The two booms are attached together by interlocking eye bolts.
  • Page 9 7. Finish attaching the sail to the booms with the re- the upper boom along the luff (refer to figure 25). The Sunfish logo should face the upper boom (the boom maining sail ties. For each grommet in the sail, that does not have any blocks attached).
  • Page 10 Any sand, dirt, etc. in the mast step will grind into the gelcoat and eventually damage the boat. 4. Lay the booms and sail on the deck of the Sunfish. Align the gooseneck on the lower boom over the mast step hole (Figure 47).
  • Page 11 It is highly suggested not to tie the halyard up much farther; raising the boom too far off the deck may cause the mast to bend. For further information on tuning your Sunfish visit the class association at www.sunfishclass.org.

  • Page 12: Rigging The Mainsheet

    13. Rigging the Mainsheet 1. Retrieve the mainsheet from the line bag. Tie a bowline to the mainsheet snap shackle with one end of the mainsheet (figure 49). 2. Snap the mainsheet shackle onto the bridle (figure 50). 3. Feed the free end of the mainsheet up and BRIDLE through the aft most boom block and continue towards the bow along the boom, making sure to...
  • Page 13 16. Attaching the Rudder: Standard and Race 1. Slide the tiller and 2. Press down on the top 3. Release the pin. The 4. The Sunfish Race rudder extension underneath the of the pintle pin rudder should now be se- attachment is the same as wire bridle.

  • Page 14: Sail Care

    4. Rolling your sail is highly recommended. Crumpling a sail will crack the finish of the material which quickly reduces the life of the sail. Purchasing a Sunfish sail and spar bag is highly recommended and are available through your local dealer.

  • Page 15: 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 16 21. Examination Report...
  • Page 17 Hong Kong CustomerCare@LaserPerformance.com All rights reserved. ©2017 LaserPerformance. 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.

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