LaserPerformance DART 16 User Manual

DART 16 DART 16 RACE
DART 16
Rigging Manual
1 Glossary
2 Useful Boat Terminology
3 Cordage Lengths
4 Sail Number Positioning
5 Building the Hull Platform
6 Trampoline Fitting
7 Rigging & Raising  e Mast
8 Rigging  e Sails
9 Gennaker
10 Mainsail
11 Mainsail Reefi ng –Dacron Sail only.
12 Righting Line
13 Rudder Assembly Fitting
14 Your First Sail
15 Your Dart 16 Capsize Technique
16 On  e Water
17 Safety Afl oat

LaserPerformance DART 16 Specifications

General

Type	Catamaran
Length	16 ft
Hull Material	Polyethylene
Crew	1-3
Beam	2.38 m
Weight	113 kg
Sail Area	15.5 m²

Summary

Glossary of Terms

Useful Boat Terminology

Cordage Lengths

Sail Number Positioning Guide

Building the Hull Platform

Trampoline Fitting Instructions

Rigging & Raising The Mast

Rigging The Sails: Jib

Gennaker Setup and Use

Mainsail Rigging and Operation

Mainsail Reefing - Dacron Sail only

Righting Line

Rudder Assembly Fitting

Your First Sail Guide

Your Dart 16 Capsize Technique

On The Water Guidelines

Safety Afloat Procedures

Care, Maintenance and Service

Equipment Maintenance

Keep clean, check rigging, lubricate moving parts for longevity and performance.

Trailer and Trolley Guidelines

Advice on using and maintaining trailers/trolleys for safe boat transport.

Proper Boat Storage

Store correctly to prevent damage from UV, rigging tension, and moisture.

On Water Towing Recommendations

Safe towing speeds to prevent hull damage and maintain warranty.