We keep laser material in stock at all times and specialise in the repair of laser sails,generaly if the sail is damaged we always use the same materials,we do not comparamise on quality and durability. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. The ldc 2000 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. A builder is a manufacturer that is manufacturing the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sails and battens in strict adherence to the construction manual, and has been approved as a builder by each of world sailing and the international laser class association. With a little practice you should be able to rig and be off sailing in under 15 minutes. The foredeck area is a foam sandwich construction excluding the channels that the pole runs in and is supported by a cross beam structure inside the hull. Laser stratos class association rigging manual and. Laser is also the most popular olympic class sailboat.
Laser 4000 product manager back block 2 x in line dul ii. Trimble construction tools general construction lasers. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance the laser is one of the most popular yacht classes in history. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. Laser class rules international laser class association. In recent years and to move the boat with the changing times, the basic sail controls have been upgraded by means of the xd performance kit. The 2000 formerly the laser 2000 is a performance sailing dinghy designed by phil morrison and currently sold by rs sailing. With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit, the 2000 combines exciting. It is a significant improvment over the old one, with colour pictures and a more logical layout and in one or two critical places much better diagrams. In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1. Rope that stretches, or is inflexible and stiff, is useless for control lines. She is built since 1998 by laser performance united states and rs sailing united kingdom. A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school.
The spectra precision laser gl612n and gl622n grade lasers. Rigging in the yard most of the rigging for the laser is done in the yard and boat house. Kolo pandora 2000 2w green full diode ilda laser phantos. The laser uses a portsmouth yardstick of 1097 for racing involving other classes. Laser have recently posted a new rigging manual to their site. The spectra precision laser ll100n is a professional laser tool with an economical price tag. 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. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. As a onedesign class of sailboat, all lasers are built to the same specifications specified in the laser construction manual. It combines a traditional grp hull and foam sandwich deck moulding with a modern asymmetric rig including a furling jib, reefing mainsail and single line gennaker hoist system. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources.
The laser 2 is a great little boat for a single hander with some experience or a crew of two smaller people. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. The equivalent yardstick in north america is the dpn, which is 91. Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. The laser is manufactured by laserperformance, based in newport, ri. The platform is generally cantilevered from the face of the building to allow loads to bedirectly raised or lowered by. Laser 2000 rigging instructions the laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Spectra precision laser ul633n the spectra precision ul633n is the unique construction laser allowing total automatic control of all three axes xyz. The laser 3000 is a vastly improved version of the laser 2 so the parts are somewhat interchangeable. Safety considerations for sandblasting november 3, 2018. Hazard awareness the little things count june 22, 2018. She was built between 1995 and 2002 by laser performance united states.
The ten commandments of good safety habits august 21, 2019. Sailboat rigging guides expert advice west coast sailing. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. Cl construction details are shown on the manual cover with 14 17. The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same. When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make. The cause of rigging accidents can often be traced to a lack of knowledge on the part of a rigger. Laser stratos class association rigging manual and instructions. 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. Egal ob halle vermessen oder rigging aufma es ist fast alles moglich.
There are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the laser 2000, these must all be checked to ensure they are fitted correctly and done up tight prior to. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd sailing. A copy of the checklist should be kept in the permanent record for the system. Dec 30, 2007 i have received requests to show how i rig my laser there are many variations and different lines that you can use. Respirator fit check personal protective equipment july 23, 2019. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. From 1998 to 2012 the 2000 was built by performance sailcraft europelaserperformance europe laser and known as the laser 2000. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. If you buy a laser 3000 daggerboard it will be the correct size and shape and fit the slot no problem. The laser is a legendary racing sailboat for beginners and veterans alike. March 2012 important safety information the procedures in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. Performance sailcraft europe reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.
How to sail how to tack turn around a one person sailboat duration. For example where is attach the safety line aa8 see furling please read the manual before rigging and sailing your. If welded they should be to an engineered design and strongly made. You should only move the boat onto the dock and into the water when you are ready to sail. This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. Rigging installation manual design, manufacture and installation of theatrical equipment worldwide 315 45440 fax 315 4511766. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. Other popular boats in the range include the iconic sunfish, club 420, fj, vago, bahia and pico sailboats. There are a range of names for them, from regatta, fun, and fun new wave amongst others. Guidelines for design and construction of large modern yacht rigs. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. 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.
A commonly cited reason for its popularity is that it is robust and simple to rig and sail. The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 formerly the laser 2000 has active sailing club racing fleets and a full open circuit series plus championships, supported by an enthusiastic class association. Rigging safety manual osha safety manual health and. Laser2000 rigging manual 2007 whitefriars sailing club. The pep cl units should be lifted with a forklift or overhead i know about the online rigging manual but it leaves a lot to be desired. I think the illustration of how to rig the singleline reefing is much clearer, for example. Cygnus sails main area of expertise is in the repair of laser sails. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide. Training programs such as csaos basic safety training for hoisting and rigging provide workers with a basic knowledge of principles relating to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry. Personal fall arrest and fall restraint systems august 20, 2018.
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