For a first boat, youd probably go for something a little more forgiving like a laser 2000, wayfarer or rs vision, but you certainly dont need to be an expert to enjoy sailing and racing the 200. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your. Upwind sailing is one of the biggest challenges in learning to sail a laser, as it can be quite physical when the breeze is strong. Class measurement diagrams, weight equalisation matrix.
The laser uses a portsmouth yardstick of 1097 for racing involving other classes. Tips and tricks on how to rig your laser for maximum performance. A flat boat allows the mast to stay vertical which means lift is near the horizontal plane sailing upwind upwind sailing is one of the biggest challenges in learning to sail a laser, as it can be quite physical when the breeze is strong. Grays htcj 2000 has a low 30 start height, designed to maneuver under low obstructions. All laser performance parts are class legal and can be used in sanctioned racing regattas always check with your race coordinator. Our training sails are designed to be as close as possible to the class official sails and are a great cost saving when training. This is a wikiproject, an area for focused collaboration among wikipedians. The international laser class has three different official rigs.
Laser have recently posted a new rigging manual to their site. 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. The standard rig was designed for sailors weighing more than 160 lbs and has 76 square feet of sail. Albacore hull registry class rules classic boats guide to the albacore. On most points of sail the laser is most efficient when sailed flat. The rc laser class american model yachting association.
Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description. Th e laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Measure calculated following the norm vdi3441 on the maximum length of the axes. Below are the five most common hazards in theatrical rigging. Hoisting and rigging safety manual construction safety association of ontario on. From our side, we are very pleased that rs sailing is to start producing the 2000. Rigging in the yard most of the rigging for the laser is done in the yard and boat house. There is a particularly large concentration of albacores in toronto, ontario. She is built since 1998 by laser performance united states and rs sailing united kingdom. Using a common upper mast and boom, each of these rigs uses a. Laser are totally committed to you receiving maximum benefit from your pur chase. Cygnus sails main area of expertise is in the repair of laser sails.
The laser 2000 is not the same as the laser ii, but the laser 3000 class in the uk uses the laser ii hull design with an updated rig and assy spinnaker. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. The remote control rc laser model is a scale version of the famous one design laser, the most popular real boat sailing class in the world. 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. Our goal is to help you find the right replacement part for your needs. 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. Gray heavy duty highrise transmission jack htcj2000 gra.
Laser centre options, accessories and laser 3000 can be purcl. The spreaders, however, did give me a bit of a challenge. 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. Each sail is designed for sailors of different weights. This is not an all inclusive video and assumes that you have some basic understanding of. Most laser parts sold by pride marine are produceddistributed by two suppliers. Please read the manual before rigging and sailing your laser 2000. Please note our training and cruising sails cannot be used for any class racing. This instruction manual is not a guide to s should not be considered of learning to sail a dingh. Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor speci. The rc laser, however, does not require a trailer, life jackets, or hours and hours of setup time before you can be in the water and sailing. Construction safety association of ontario rigging manual. You can find their laser products here and laser 16 products here. The video shows a laser radial, but the same setup is used for a full size rig, just with a different mast.
Our products are engineered solutions manufactured by els and sourced from trusted suppliers. 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. We have parts lists for the laser on our partsprice lists page a note about class legal laser parts. When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. 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. Grays htcj2000 has a low 30 start height, designed to maneuver under low obstructions. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. Laser 2000 vs rs 400 yachts and yachting online forum. Jul 10, 2014 tips and tricks on how to rig your laser for maximum performance.
Laser rigging this is a guide to enhanced rigging systems for laser racing before the new performance upgrade systems came into effect in 2001 and without the use of. This requires a higher level of diligence and care in a workplace that is often changing and fast paced. The laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. The production started in 1998 with about 2400 hulls completed. The rs400 is much more powerful and given your relative inexperience could be too much of a handful.
Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. She was built by laser performance united kingdom and made of single skin fiberglass polyester. After picking up a new 2000 from rs sailing, i spent a day preparing the boat for the first event at weir wood. I think the illustration of how to rig the singleline reefing is much clearer, for example. Laser 2000 is undercanvased for the hull size therefore making it very easy to sail through the entire wind range, although in the really light stuff if you are two adults it will take a bit to get going. The ldc 2000 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance.
How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd sailing. With a little practice you should be able to rig and be off sailing in under 15 minutes. I do not have the actual specifications for any of the sails beyond the sail areas listed above and the information given in the manuals links above. The equivalent yardstick in north america is the dpn, which is 91.
Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor specification changes to any of. This is a great boat for racing at all levels, for cruising and for learning to sail and we eagerly await the chance to get afloat in the first of the new boats this spring. When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make. The 2000 formerly the laser 2000 is a performance sailing dinghy designed by phil morrison and currently sold by rs sailing. The ldc 2000 trapeze pack is not standard fitment and its use whilst racing is currently not sanctioned by the 2000 class association. Why 2000s are so popular after sarah ruptured her achilles we talked about how we were going to get her back on the water. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. Important information th ere are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the laser 2000. This 2015 laserperformance laser race sailboat was purchased after being chartered in the 2015 laserworld championships in kingston ontario. On the other hand, many top level sailors and olympians dip. Laser stratos class association rigging manual and. Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. The laserhad repair done to the gelcoat at the mast step under warranty by fogh marine.
Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft piece of ground free of sharp objects. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide. Morgan sails, also in southampton, also advertise laser and laser 16 sails and covers including laser 16 spinnakers. This premium product will give you many years of sailing pleasure. On the other hand, many top level sailors and olympians dip their toes into the class attracted by the top level competition. The quality of cuts on limit thicknesses will depend on the geometries required, the quality of the material and the operating conditions of the system. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. 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. 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 laser stratos rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. I changed the toe straps for rooster 2000 helm and rooster 2000 crew versions the rs ones were nice, but not quite as grippy for serious hiking. Safety afloat safety afloat 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.
Stage rigging and the five deadly sins or if it looks wrong it probably is wrong as riggers and technicians we move equipment and scenic elements overhead on a regular basis. This is not an all inclusive video and assumes that you have some basic understanding of the most up to date rigging. Laser rigging this is a guide to enhanced rigging systems for laser racing before the new performance upgrade systems came into effect in 2001 and without the use of thimbles that were permitted at one time. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. Mar 22, 2010 laser iis went back into build in the u. Mainsail and jib prices prices include battens, windows, tail tells, sail numbers, sail bags and free postage rolled to mainland uk spinnaker prices prices include sail bag and free postage to mainland uk cover prices prices include free postage to mainland uk not mainland uk. Els holds a certificate of authorization from the professional engineers of ontario and has on staff licensed professional engineers with experience from various fields. Vectran knots with white electrical tape or rigging tape. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your ldc 2000, in a safe manner. The laser 2000 is not the same as the laser ii, but the laser 3000 class in the uk uses the laser ii hull. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. The laser 2000 is a 147 double handed dinghy designed by phil morisson. The albacores rig uses swept spreaders supporting a tapered mast.
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