It is intended for use in training and as a reference manual for field operations. Laser 4000 tested by madforsailing and came back smiling. With a little practice you should be able to rig and be off sailing in under 15 minutes. 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. The laser sb3 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. 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. This licence ended in 2012 the yacht is an open keelboat and is designed. Laserperformance and associated logos are trademarks. This guide is far from being a definitive tuning guide for the sb3. Do not sail the boat if it is missing any of the following.
The fundamental objective of these class rules is to ensure that this concept is maintained. Ive tested many sailboats while involved with sailing worlds boat of the year program and one of the coolest ive ever encountered is the laser sb3. Identify and ensure that all necessary parts are there. The bug rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in.
When rigging, thoroughly inspect your equipment to make. Rigging the boat is complicated by the lack of a mast gate or forestay, and a trapeze wire needs to. This version has been updated for all you olympic aspirants and the lucky fellows that will get to race against them. 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. Rigging in the yard most of the rigging for the laser is done in the yard and boat house. This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. View and download laser stratos rigging manual online. Laser rigging guide lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. N 1 to achieve the condition of population inversion between e 2 and e 1 at moderate pumping. A commonly cited reason for its popularity is that it is robust and simple to rig and sail.
With help from selden masts and hyde sails the lasercastro team soon developed an understanding of what was required and produced a stunning boat. Book your next function in one of fremantle sailing clubs waterfront venues. The sb20 was originally called the laser sb3, and was marketed and distributed by laser performance under licence from the designer. Lasers are lightweight boats, and should be treated with care as they are not built to take abuse. The sb20 was originally called the laser sb3, and was marketed and. Im an active sailor in the laser sb3 one design class, and these two books have helped me gain. Laser 2000 rigging manual laser centre switzerland. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format.
Rope that stretches, or is inflexible and stiff, is useless for control lines. Spyglass sailboat rigging guide and equipment manual by dick moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are a range of names for them, from regatta, fun, and fun new wave amongst others. To grow a group of active experienced members who are interested in sailing in all its forms and will contribute to the development of sailing related articles, categories, images and templates. Laser sb3 class rules 2012 3 introduction the laser sb3 class has been created as a strict onedesign sportsboat where the true test when raced is between crews and not boats and equipment. The sb20 is a onedesign class of sailboat commonly used for racing. This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rig ging. The laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. Buy the international rigging and lifting handbook th edition by byrne, thomas, byrne, thomas, byrne, thomas isbn. Laserperformance reserves the right to make design andor speci. Safe, stiff and stable, the sb20 is the original easy, affordable 6.
Documentation pack owners manual, sail numbers, rigging manual. Fundamentals, types, and operations n n e 0 e e 1 e 3 e 0 e e 1 2 fast decay fast decay fast decay pumping pumping lasing lasing a b figure 1. Laser 2000 capsize technique th e laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same. June 2008 sport boat designed by tony castro, the 20. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Rigging your laser sailboat in less than 5 minutes hd duration. Marketed and distributed by sportsboat world the boat was designed by tony castro and launched in 2002. 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.
Experience the pleasure of owning a boat that is exciting to sail, easy to maintain, and simple to launch and trail behind a car. You should have the boat itself the hull, the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast. Theres no jib furler, so some planning is required when departing the slipway. A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school. According the laser class rules the boat may be sailed by either one or two. I read many if not all laser specific books and this one is by far the best available nowadays. A very popular boat for racing, lasers are even sailed in the olympics and have a range of different rigs for different capabilities.
How to sail how to tack turn around a one person sailboat duration. The sb20 is a strict onedesign highperformance sportsboat conceived to maximise the joy of racing. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. 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. Setting up the rad rig by ryan eric minth aka mr cvane ryan minth i still get asked quite a bit about setting up the radial rig and requests for this article originally written for the fall 2001 edition of the laser sailor. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings.
When rigged improperly you can severely damage a laser. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Ipts industrial trade books are used extensively throughout canada, north america and overseas. Find out how to rig the standard laser rig in our handy guide. This wikiproject proposes to work on the activity of sailing including equipment, disciplines, boats, manufacturers, designers and anything else we can think of goals. The sb20 was originally called the laser sb3, and was marketed and distributed. It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to sailing trim and techniques. Use the laser set up from the rigging guide as a starting point. In this first chapter i will discuss some of the alternative methods for rigging a laser and the function of the sail controls 1. You should only move the boat onto the dock and into the water when you are ready to sail. Marketed and distributed by sportsboat world the boat was designed by tony castro and launched in 2002 the sb20 was originally called the laser sb3, and was marketed and distributed by laser performance under licence from the designer. 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. Sb3 rigging instructions the laser sb3 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat.
Summary of contents for laser performance pico page 1 sails fitting race hiking straps and mainsheet block and stand up boot fitting the rudder assembly fitting the daggerboard ree. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. Rigging the boat is complicated by the lack of a mast gate or forestay, and a trapeze wire needs to be used as a temporary stay before the jib is hoisted. None of this is anywhere near enough to spoil the boat and the laser 4000s success is unsurprising. Many of the other laser guides are outdated due to new techniques, new equipment and new class rules. Do not leave the rig under tension when not sailing or during storage. It is well organized and sophisticated in everything laser specific, from buying and rigging the boat to. Laser performance pico rigging manual pdf download. As a onedesign class of sailboat, all lasers are built to the same specifications specified in the laser construction manual. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources. Tom slingsby aus wins mens laser sailing gold london 2012 olympics duration. Laser still has a full order book and the class continues to grow fast, feeding the fleets on the audi. How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps laser xd.
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