Laser 2000 rigging manual ontario

The equivalent yardstick in north america is the dpn, which is 91. Laser stratos class association rigging manual and. Vectran knots with white electrical tape or rigging tape. The laser uses a portsmouth yardstick of 1097 for racing involving other classes. 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. 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. It requires a combination of proper sail trim, boat. Construction safety association of ontario rigging manual. 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. The international laser class has three different official rigs. Class measurement diagrams, weight equalisation matrix. 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. This requires a higher level of diligence and care in a workplace that is often changing and fast paced.

You should only move the boat onto the dock and into the water when you are ready to sail. The 2000 formerly the laser 2000 is a performance sailing dinghy designed by phil morrison and currently sold by rs sailing. 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. 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.

She was built by laser performance united kingdom and made of single skin fiberglass polyester. 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. Important information th ere are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the laser 2000. The standard rig was designed for sailors weighing more than 160 lbs and has 76 square feet of sail. Cygnus sails main area of expertise is in the repair of laser sails. Laser are totally committed to you receiving maximum benefit from your pur chase. The albacores rig uses swept spreaders supporting a tapered mast. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. Laser2000 rigging manual 2007 whitefriars sailing club.

How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd. The spreaders, however, did give me a bit of a challenge. Vela sailing has everything you need to upgrade and improve your laser and even get a new complete race ready boat. This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. The ldc 2000 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, november 18, 2007 12. 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. When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make. 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. Jul 10, 2014 tips and tricks on how to rig your laser for maximum performance. Below are the five most common hazards in theatrical rigging. The laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. 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.

This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your. Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following. Construction safety association of ontario rigging manual pdf basic hoisting and rigging guidelines office of. 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. She is built since 1998 by laser performance united states and rs sailing united kingdom. Our products are engineered solutions manufactured by els and sourced from trusted suppliers. Why 2000s are so popular after sarah ruptured her achilles we talked about how we were going to get her back on the water. Grays htcj 2000 has a low 30 start height, designed to maneuver under low obstructions. 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. Using a common upper mast and boom, each of these rigs uses a. 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.

Tips and tricks on how to rig your laser for maximum performance. Th e laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Rigging manual vanguard sailboats 200 highpoint avenue portsmouth, ri 02871 for the dealer nearest you call 800. On most points of sail the laser is most efficient when sailed flat. This 2015 laserperformance laser race sailboat was purchased after being chartered in the 2015 laserworld championships in kingston ontario. Laser centre options, accessories and laser 3000 can be purcl. 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.

Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. This premium product will give you many years of sailing pleasure. This is not an all inclusive video and assumes that you have some basic understanding of the most up to date rigging. When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. Morgan sails, also in southampton, also advertise laser and laser 16 sails and covers including laser 16 spinnakers. 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. 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.

Introduction many congratulations on purchasing your laser 4000. The laser 2000 is a 147 double handed dinghy designed by phil morisson. Caution water sailing laser standard rigging guide. This is not an all inclusive video and assumes that you have some basic understanding of. Laser 2000 vs rs 400 yachts and yachting online forum. This is a wikiproject, an area for focused collaboration among wikipedians. Rigging in the yard most of the rigging for the laser is done in the yard and boat house. Each sail is designed for sailors of different weights. The video shows a laser radial, but the same setup is used for a full size rig, just with a different mast. Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor speci. We have parts lists for the laser on our partsprice lists page a note about class legal laser parts. Laser have recently posted a new rigging manual to their site. Sailing rigging guides posted on sunday, may 2, 2010 2. The production started in 1998 with about 2400 hulls completed.

Els holds a certificate of authorization from the professional engineers of ontario and has on staff licensed professional engineers with experience from various fields. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. Our goal is to help you find the right replacement part for your needs. 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.

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. The rs400 is much more powerful and given your relative inexperience could be too much of a handful. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. Oct 17, 20 laser sailboat rigging basic version simon wilson. Hoisting and rigging safety manual construction safety association of ontario on. The laserhad repair done to the gelcoat at the mast step under warranty by fogh marine. With a little practice you should be able to rig and be off sailing in under 15 minutes. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description. Please note our training and cruising sails cannot be used for any class racing. Most laser parts sold by pride marine are produceddistributed by two suppliers. The laser 2000 is not the same as the laser ii, but the laser 3000 class in the uk uses the laser ii hull. There is a particularly large concentration of albacores in toronto, ontario. Our training sails are designed to be as close as possible to the class official sails and are a great cost saving when training. 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.

How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd sailing. From our side, we are very pleased that rs sailing is to start producing the 2000. You can find their laser products here and laser 16 products here. Mar 22, 2010 laser iis went back into build in the u. Measure calculated following the norm vdi3441 on the maximum length of the axes. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. Unpacking and preparation unpack the major parts listed below and lay them out on a soft piece of ground free of sharp objects. Please read the manual before rigging and sailing your laser 2000. Gray heavy duty highrise transmission jack htcj2000 gra. The rc laser class american model yachting association. I think the illustration of how to rig the singleline reefing is much clearer, for example. Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor specification changes to any of. 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.

On the other hand, many top level sailors and olympians dip. All laser performance parts are class legal and can be used in sanctioned racing regattas always check with your race coordinator. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your ldc 2000, in a safe manner. Albacore hull registry class rules classic boats guide to the albacore. 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. After picking up a new 2000 from rs sailing, i spent a day preparing the boat for the first event at weir wood. The laser stratos rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. 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.