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STRATOS KEEL
Rigging Manual
Fogh Marine | 416 251-0384 | www.foghmarine.com | info@foghmarine.com
1.
Glossary
2.
Sail Number Positioning
3.
Rigging and Raising the Mast
4.
Boom and Gnav
5.
Jib
6.
Gennaker
7.
Mainsail
8.
Outhaul
9.
Cunningham
10.
Single Line Reefi ng
11.
Rudder
12.
Launching
13.
Using Your Stratos "Keel"
14.
Fitting the Stratos Engine Braket
15.
Maintenance and Service
STRATOS KEEL

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Summary of Contents for Laser Performance Stratos Keel

  • Page 1 STRATOS KEEL STRATOS KEEL Rigging Manual Glossary Sail Number Positioning Rigging and Raising the Mast Boom and Gnav Gennaker Mainsail Outhaul Cunningham Single Line Reefi ng Rudder Launching Using Your Stratos “Keel” Fitting the Stratos Engine Braket Maintenance and Service...
  • Page 2: Rigging Instructions

    Important information Th ere are fi ve hatches and one transom drain bung on the Stratos Keel. Every time you luff sail, these must be checked to ensure they are closed tightly and fi t correctly.
  • Page 3 (fi gure (see diagram on page 4). To fi nd out which position is required (Please note: Th e Stratos Keel trapeze kit is for your mast, please see the table above. optional not supplied as standard).
  • Page 4 fi gure 14b the ring at the bottom of the pulley. Please note: the Stratos Keel trapeze kit is an optional upgrade and does not come standard with the boat. (fi gure 16) 16.
  • Page 5 5. Jib 6. Gennaker 1. Clip the gennacker pole “fl yaway” system on 1. Ensure furling drum line is completely to the front of the mast as shown. (Over time wound onto the furling drum before you attach the elastic may stretch and require tighten- the jib.
  • Page 6 7. Mainsail 8. Unfold the gennaker: 1. Remove the mainsail from its the bag and unroll. A. Identify the tack (written on the sail). 2. Ensure all battens are tight in their B. Secure to the gennaker tack line as pockets and the locking mechanisms shown.
  • Page 7 THE RUDDER AND CENTERBOARD SHOULD (PORT) THE STARBOARD SHEAVES BE IN THE FULLY DOWN POSITION AT ALL TIMES WHEN SAILING AN ASYMMETRIC BOAT LIKE THE STRATOS KEEL. reffi ng line fi gure 57 SECURE AFT REEFING PLACE FORWARD 3. Ease the halyard, and continue pulling...
  • Page 8 2. Position the trolley in deep enough water so that your Stratos Keel can be fl oated back onto the trolley. Select a launching area where there is deep enough water to fl oat the Stratos Keel off the trolley. Care 3. Carefully guide the boat onto the trolley so that the keel passes cleanly through the must be taken to ensure that the keel passes through the gap in the trolley bunk.
  • Page 9 Th is is a particular risk in hot and humid task of learning to sail a boat. Please read the manual before rigging and sailing your Stratos Keel. conditions. If you plan to moor your boat on a mooring for more than 2 weeks, we recommend Before You Go Sailing: an osmosis barrier coat.
  • Page 10 Care, Maintenance and Service of your LaserPerformance Owner Information Product Before rigging your boat, please read and familiarize yourself with the Stratos Keel rigging manual. Failure to adhere to these guidelines could invalidate your warranty. hull identifi cation number Maintenance •...
  • Page 11 LaserPerformance NORTH AMERICA 300 Highpoint Avenue Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871 t +1 800 966 SAIL f +1 401 683 0990 LaserPerformance EUROPE Station Works, Long Buckby Northamptonshire NN6 7PF United Kingdom t +44 (0) 1327 841600 f +44 (0) 1327 841601 LaserPerformance ASIA Room 3415...