Vanguard Sailboats Laser 2 User Manual (English)

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VANGUARD

SAILBOATS

200 HighpointAvenue

Portsmouth, RI 02871 USA

V A N G U A R 0 Tel. (401) 683-0960 · Fax (401) 683-0990

LASER 2 RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS

DUnpack and identify all the major parts:

1. Hull

2. Mast Kit

Contains: Top Mast

Bottom Mast

Boom (Boom is shipped with three straight and one twist shackle attached)

Spinnaker Pole (Race Boat Only)

3. Boat Kit

Contains: Rudder Assembly

Tiller with TillerExtension

Daggerboard

Mainsail

Jib

Spinnaker (Race boat only)

Packed loose in box with hull:

Sail Numbers

1 Hatch Bag

3 Battens

Line Bag

Warranty Card

Sail Care Instructions

ILCA Membership Form

VSSA Membership Card

Block Package:

Contains: V-bolt, Ratchet block, Swivel bullet block, Small bullet block, Double bullet block,

Doublebulletblockw/jam, Largebulletblock,Shockcordwithball retainer.(Lto R.)

These instructions include detailed drawings of all parts of the

boat and itsfittings. To make rigging the boat an easier task it is

strongly recommended that you study these drawings and famil-

iarize yourself with all parts of the boat before starting.

DJ Rigging the Mast.

4. Spreaders. Spreaders are shipped taped to the mast but

not installed. It is the responsibility of the dealer to install the

spreaders. The spreaders are pre-fit at the factory. To install them

they must be riveted to the mast using the four supplied rivets.

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Vanguard Sailboats Laser 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Vanguard Sailboats
Model	Laser 2
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Unpack and Identify Major Parts

Hull Identification

Identify the main hull component of the Laser 2 sailboat.

Mast Kit Contents

List of components included in the mast kit.

Boat Kit Components

Details of the parts contained within the boat kit.

Block Package Contents

Inventory of blocks and fittings in the block package.

Rigging the Mast

Spreaders Installation

Procedure for installing spreaders onto the mast.

Diamond Wires Setup

Instructions for rigging and tensioning diamond wires.

Shrouds Deployment

Guidance on uncoiling and stretching shrouds.

Trapeze Wires Attachment

Steps for attaching trapeze wires to the mast.

Upper Mast and Main Halyard Rigging

How to install the upper mast and rig the main halyard.

Jib Halyard Setup

Procedure for rigging the jib halyard.

Spinnaker Halyard and Topping Lift

Instructions for rigging spinnaker halyard and topping lift.

Stepping the Mast and Boom

U-bolt and Mast Placement

Installing the U-bolt and positioning the mast.

Trapeze Wires Rigging

Rigging trapeze wires using shock cord.

Boom Installation

Attaching the boom to the gooseneck fitting on the mast.

Rigging Lines and Sails

Traveller Line Setup

Instructions for installing the traveller line.

Mainsheet Rigging

Setting up the mainsheet system.

Boom Vang Assembly

Assembling and installing the boom vang.

Outhaul Rope Setup

Rigging the outhaul rope through the clam cleat.

Spinnaker Equipment Rigging

Spinnaker Pole and Trolley

Setting up the spinnaker pole and trolley system.

Spinnaker Halyard Routing

Routing the spinnaker halyard for use.

Spinnaker Sheets Setup

Threading and setting up the spinnaker sheets.

Sailing Preparation

Spinnaker Attachment

Connecting the spinnaker halyard and sheets.

Mainsail Preparation

Steps for preparing and rigging the mainsail.

Jib Preparation

Steps for preparing and rigging the jib.

Raising the Sails

Guidance on raising the jib and mainsail.

Assemble Rudder and Tiller

Rudder and Tiller Assembly

Attaching the tiller extension and securing the rudder.

Daggerboard Placement

Instructions for placing the daggerboard.

Vanguard Sailboats Laser 2 User Manual

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