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Hardware Location:
that we recommend
There are a few pieces of hardware that you
you have in order to
will need to install on your new hull before
assemble your new
continuing to rig your Laser. Locate the two
Laser:
sets of screws that are positioned on the deck
of the boat (Figure A, far right image). One
set of screws will be forward of the
Utility Knife
daggerboard well (Figure 1) while the other set
will be aft of the mast step (Figure 2).
Tip: Before replacing the screws be sure to dip
them into a silicon based sealant to allow for
a water tight and secure fit.
Hardware Installation: Laser Standard Models
1. In the delivery kit locate the bullseye
fairlead and the clam cleat. Unscrew the two
screws located by the mast step (Figure 3).
White Electrical Tape
Align the bullseye fairlead over the two holes
and screw into place (Figure 4).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
2. Unscrew the set of screws located in front
of the daggerboard well. Align the holes of
the cam cleat and screw into place (Figure 5).
Phillips Head
Be sure that the open end of the cleat is
Screwdriver
facing towards the cockpit (Figure 6).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
3. Locate the ratchet block and spring from
the delivery kit. In the cockpit, at the forward
end of the hiking strap, locate the eyestrap
Silicone Sealant
(Figure 7).
4. Remove the shackle from the bottom of the
ratchet block and place it around the eyestrap
(Figure 7).
5. Place the spring over the eyestrap, and
compress. While the spring is compressed,
attach the block to the shackle with the pin
and ring (Figure 8).
Daggerboard Well
Figure 1
Mast Step
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Open end
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure A
Bailer Plug
Traveler
Clam Cleat
Hardware Installation: Laser Pro Models
1. From the delivery kit locate the 2, 16mm
forkhead blocks and base. Unscrew the two
screws located by the mast step. Align the
block base over the holes and screw into place
(Figure 9). Attach the forkhead blocks to the
base using the provided pins and rings
(Figure 10).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
2. In the delivery kit locate the cleat base
with cleats. Unscrew the two screws located
by the daggerboard well. Align the cleat base
over the two holes and screw into place
(Figure 11). Make sure that the shorter of the
metal fairleads are facing the bow. When
looking at the cleat base from the side, the
cleats should be angled down towards the bow
(Figure 12).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
3. Locate the ratchet block and spring from
the delivery kit. In the cockpit, at the forward
end of the hiking strap, locate the eyestrap
(Figure 13).
4. Remove the shackle from the bottom of the
ratchet block and place it around the eyestrap
(Figure 13).
5. Place the spring over the eyestrap, and
compress. While the spring is compressed,
attach the block to the shackle with the pin
and ring (Figure 14).
Ratchet Block Eyestrap
Mast Step
Daggerboard Well
Hiking Strap
16 mm Forkhead Blocks
Block Base
Figure 9
Figure 10
Shorter metal fairleads
Angled down
towards mast
Figure 11
Figure 13
Figure 14
Bow eye
Figure 12

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