Laser SB20 - User Manual

RIGGING MANUAL
SB20 Rigging Instructions
The SB20 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Due to production supplies
certain parts may be slightly modified from those shown. 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.
CONTENTS
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Glossary
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Basic boat parts
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Maintenance
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Sail numbers
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Shroud layout
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Assembly of the mast
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Raising the mast
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Setting up the mast
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Rigging the boat
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Launching and keel lowering
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Recovery of the boat and towing

Summary

Glossary

Useful Boat Terminology

Maintenance and Service

Sail Number Positioning

Shroud Layout

Assembly of the Mast

Raising the Mast

Setting Up the Mast

Vang Set Up

Gennaker Bag

Jib Sheet and Cunningham Set Up

Jib Cunningham

Gennaker Rigging

Mainsail & Mainsheet Set Up

Launching

Single Point Lift

Method for launching the boat using a single lifting point and straps.

Launching Using the Trailer

Procedure for launching the boat from a trailer into the water.

Keel Hoisting and Lowering

Recovery of the Boat and Towing

Lowering the Mast

Tips for preparing the SB20 prior to trailing

Laser SB20 Specifications