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Vanguard Laser User Manual

Vanguard Laser
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Laser Rigging Guide
Laser Radial Laser 4.7
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Vanguard Laser Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Crew1-2
Hull TypeMonohull
DesignerBruce Kirby
Year Designed1969
TypeDinghy
Length4.23 m (13 ft 10 in)
Sail Area7.06 m² (76 sq ft)

Summary

Unpacking and Preparation

Standard Delivery Kit

Details contents of the standard delivery kit for Laser, Radial, and Laser 4.7.

Pro Delivery Kit

Details contents of the Pro delivery kit for Laser, Radial, and Laser 4.7.

Essential Information

Useful Knots to Know

Illustrates and names essential knots like Figure 8, Square, Bowline, and Clove Hitch.

Nautical Terminology

Defines key nautical terms such as Port, Starboard, Gunwale, Leeward, and Windward.

Hardware Installation

Standard Models

Guides installation of hardware like fairlead, clam cleat, and blocks for standard models.

Pro Models

Guides installation of hardware like forkhead blocks and cleat base for Pro models.

Rigging the Traveler

Standard Models

Step-by-step instructions for rigging the traveler line on standard Laser models.

Pro Models

Step-by-step instructions for rigging the traveler line on Pro Laser models.

Rigging the Mast and Boom

Stepping the Mast

Provides instructions for safely stepping the mast onto the boat.

Attaching the Boom

Details the process of attaching the boom to the mast.

Rigging Procedures

Outhaul Rigging (Standard and Pro)

Guides for rigging the outhaul line for both standard and Pro Laser models.

Clew Tie Down (Standard and Pro)

Instructions for rigging the clew tie down line for both standard and Pro Laser models.

Rigging the Vang

Standard Models

Step-by-step guide for rigging the vang on standard Laser models.

Pro Models

Step-by-step guide for rigging the vang on Pro Laser models.

Rigging the Cunningham

Standard Models

Instructions for rigging the cunningham line on standard Laser models.

Pro Models

Instructions for rigging the cunningham line on Pro Laser models.

Mast Retaining Line

Daggerboard and Rudder Setup

Daggerboard Retainer

Instructions for attaching the daggerboard retainer shockcord.

Rudder Rigging

Instructions for rigging the rudder on standard and Pro Laser models.

Mainsheet Rigging

Steps for rigging the mainsheet and traveler block.

Sail Management

Sail Number Application

Guide on applying sail numbers according to regatta rules.

Sail Care

Essential tips for maintaining and extending the life of your sail.

Before Launching

Checklist of essential pre-launch checks for safety and boat readiness.

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