Laser 2000 rigging instructions the laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. Endorsed by the worlds foremost authorities, the manual is essential to all rigging operations and is consistent with most national standards. Best rigging manual ive come across in almost 30 years. Rigging manual vanguard sailboats 300 highpoint avenue portsmouth, ri 02871 for the dealer nearest you call 800. When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. Drastic late pleistoceneholocene faceting of the continental shelf off central venezuela by. We talk through setting up your sb20s rig in the first of a new series of tuning tips to help you make the most of your. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. The manual is aimed at new international 420 sailors who would appreciate a detailed reference guide. Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor speci. Remember to keep a spares box handy with extra lengths of rope. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. Make sure the boat is clean even an older boat will last longer if you look after it.
Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. The sb20 is a onedesign class of sailboat commonly used for racing. Safety considerations for sandblasting november 3, 2018. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. All loads on the laser sb3 are light more high performance dinghy than keelboat.
Marketed and distributed by sportsboat world the boat was designed by tony castro and launched in 2002. A very high ballast ratio gives the boat plenty of stability which allows the sitin rule to be implemented. Forestay p in will drop in easily as shrouds at full extension. Fitout is harken, spars by selden and sails by hyde, the result is an exhilarating and fulfilling ride. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources. Please read the owners manual firsti wont take responsible for you doing something they dont recommend, if in doubt, if there is a conflict in information use the laser guide, i dont mind taking the flack and the law suits if i do it, but i do not want the responsibility for you doing it. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. This instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat.
The laser sb3 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Due to production supplies certain parts may be slightly modified from those shown. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. National joint steamfitterpipefitter apprenticeship committee, united states.
It is best to lift the mast by gripping the metal block with your dominate hand and placing your nondominate hand high on the mast for balance. Feb 19, 20 reveal props may be purposedesigned, integralcomponents or they may be generalpurpose adjustable building props laced together withscaffold tubes and couplers. Z420 z420 rigging manual 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 examination report 1. So youve got that shiny new or more likely not so shiny second hand standard laser, waiting to be sailed, but you dont have a clue how to rig it. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Heres a little trip out into the solent from the beaulieu river in my laser 16. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on.
Performance sailcraft europe reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification. Take the cunningham line and pass it to the deck cleat first through the metal fairlead and then into the cam cleat. View and download laser stratos rigging manual online. The block with the cleat on it will be referred to as the cleat block, the single block with becket will be referred to as the top block and the small double block with becket will be referred to. All moving parts should be lightly lubricated to avoid jamming, i. We concentrate on what it takes to become a safe rigger and. March 2012 important safety information the procedures in this manual are for use by. Ipts industrial trade books are used extensively throughout canada, north america and overseas. No doubt it is a great boat with appeal to intermediate and expert sailors, but this class has also benefited from a promotional campaign involving volkswagen that pales any promotional effort i have seen before in onedesign boats. Certificationthe installation and dismantling of ccips must be carried out or directly supervised by aperson holding either the basic rigging certificate or the intermediate. I have tried to be as specific as possible when referring to the various rigging components, as nautical terminology can sometimes be confusing and lack consistency.
Recognized worldwide as the most comprehensive text on rigging in print today. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. The sb20 was originally called the laser sb3, and was marketed and distributed by laser performance under licence from the designer. Jerry is a former uk class chairman and 2010 sb3 world champion, whilst alan and mark are the partners of the sb3 specialists firm rigging gurus. The actthe act is designed to provide a broad framework, which allows employers, and employeesto be flexible in their approach to achieving the standards set in the legislation. Personal fall arrest and fall restraint systems august 20, 2018. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. Review sws judges selected this sportboat as the overall boat of the year for 2008.
The 4th edition of the rigging handbook maintains its previous reputation as a clear, wellillustrated reference book for millwrights, rigging professionals, crane operators, or anyone that is involved with rigging and hoisting operations. Ipts crane and rigging handbook and training manual whatever you need to move ipts crane and rigging handbook and training manual are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads. Sunfish rigging manual 1 parts of the hull 2 parts of the sail 3 sun. Respirator fit check personal protective equipment july 23, 2019. What it contains is some of my own thoughts and experiences from sailing the boat for 2 years, and some tips on what i have learnt during this time. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Inspect shackles, pins and fittings tape up to stop snagging, coming undone. Referred to by many as the best crane and rigging book in north america, this indispensable publication expertly explains the rigging process for classroom instruction or. We talk through setting up your boats rig in the first of a new series of sb20. Vectran knots with white electrical tape or rigging tape. June 2008 sport boat designed by tony castro, the 20. Sb3 rigging instructions the laser sb3 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat.
This guide is far from being a definitive tuning guide for the sb3. The rigging manual provides information from highly qualified riggers, who submit their knowledge and experience for you to benefit from. Rigging installation manual design, manufacture and installation of theatrical equipment worldwide 315 45440 fax 315 4511766. Please note that rigging the cunningham correctly is important because it is used to keep your mast attached to the boat when the vessel. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft piece of ground, free of sharp objects. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. Laserperformance and associated logos are trademarks. Ropes, rigging and fittings should be checked at regular intervals for wear and tear. Rigging manual 2014 specification shoreline sailboats.
This rigging manual has no borders, we publish rules and regulation from various countries but we do not get involved in how you are governed. This page gathers technical information and documents about the sb20, but also to help you rig and tune your boat, so as to make the most of your sb20 experience. A basic simple to use guide for shroud tensions is as follows. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. There are a range of names for them, from regatta, fun, and fun new wave amongst others. White formula appointed as builders tony castro has appointed white formula in the uk, who built the first 50 boats in 2002, as the licensed sb20 builder. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps step 1 sail and mast assembly lay the sail out flat then, put the upper mast and lower mast together the upper mast and boom are the same for std, radial and 4. This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging questions that may otherwise.
Rigging safety manual osha safety manual health and. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. Knife tape measure permanent marker screwdrivers flat and phillips various sizes star driver set duralac 2m x 5mm elastic. Contains over 600 photos and illustrations and more than 70 tables of information. The ten commandments of good safety habits august 21, 2019. What you need before you start, gather all the pieces you need using the list above. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide.
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