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- Page 1 LASER GO-FAST TIP Read This Rigging Guide First. Laser Radial Laser 4.7 Laser Rigging Guide...
- Page 2 If you have any questions please contact your dealer or call Vanguard’s customer service at 1-800-966-SAIL. Depending of which Laser you have selected (Laser, Radial or Laser 4.7) you will have one of the following sails and corresponding lower masts located in your delivery kit.
- Page 3 Useful Knots to Know: Nautical Terminology: Leech 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 Luff Leeward: Direction away from the wind Windward: Direction from which the wind is coming Figure 8 Knot or Stopper Knot Clew...
- Page 4 Bailer Plug will need to install on your new hull before assemble your new Daggerboard Well continuing to rig your Laser. Locate the two Laser: Bow eye sets of screws that are positioned on the deck of the boat (Figure A, far right image). One...
- Page 5 Rigging the Traveler: Laser Standard Models Rigging the Traveler: Laser Pro Models Port side of the Clam Cleat Clam Cleat line goes through the clam cleat Tie off the starboard line with a bowline Port Fairlead Starboard Fairlead Port Fairlead...
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Page 6: Attaching The Boom
Rigging the Mast: Standard and Pro Models 1. Locate the sail, battens, boom, upper Stepping the Mast and lower mast from your delivery kit. Remove your sail from the sail bag and 1. Make sure the bow have the three battens handy. Your of the boat is pointing battens should comprise of: Two long and into the wind and that... - Page 7 (Figure 41). Release the Velcro so that the strap is straight. Wrap the longer end of the strap (the length without the Laser logo) around the boom and through the d-ring. Continue the strap around the boom and secure the Velcro. Thread the Velcro...
- Page 8 Rigging the Vang: Laser Standard Models Vang Key Rigging the Vang: Laser Pro Models Vang Key 1. Locate the vang line from the delivery kit line bag. Retrieve From the delivery kit locate: (Figure 50) the two vang blocks and vang key from the delivery kit.
- Page 9 Bullseye Fairlead dollar doodle.” Mast Retaining Line: Laser Pro Models Figure 61 The Laser class rules state “To secure the mast in the event of a capsize, a loose retention line Visit (that will allow 180 degrees of rotation) shall www.teamvanguard.com...
- Page 10 1. Locate the mainsheet and large traveler block Tip: For the Laser Pro model versions it is recommended that you lead both ends rudderhead into place. from the delivery kit. At the stern of the boat...
- Page 11 Sail Care: Provided in the delivery kit are 4 red and 8 blue or black sail numbers. In order to participate in Laser regattas you will need to apply the It is important to take proper care of your sail in order for it to last longer and perform to the standard numbers to your sail for easy identification.
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Page 12: Owner Information
Owner Information NOTES: OQT__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Hull Identification Number: Purchased From: Date of Purchase: Contact Name: Phone #: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Hull Color: Sail #: Registration Information (if applicable) Trailer VIN #: License Plate Number: State Register in: Registration Number: State Register in:...