How do you reef a laser?
To reef the Laser sail, first pull the Cunningham as tight as you can; pull the Cunningham grommet down so that it is almost touching the gooseneck fitting. Instead of leading the Cunningham line down through the deck fairlead, as usual, tie it off on the mast mounted boom vang bail.
What does a traveler do on a sailboat?
The mainsheet traveler is a powerful device that helps reduce weather helm, decreases heeling (which can help increase speed), and helps reduce the need to reef early. But many travelers are difficult to use and, as a result, the traveler car often just sits in the middle of its track.
What does the Vang do laser?
The vang is used to pull the end of the boom down, changing the shape of the sail by bending the mast. The more you pull on the vang and bend the mast, the more you flatten and depower the sail.
How to rig a laser boat?
This is a step by step instruction on how to rig the original laser. Get all your parts together. You should have the boat itself (the hull), the dagger board, the rudder and tiller, your mainsheet, both mast pieces, boom, boom bang and sail in one place. Put together both the pieces of your mast.
How do you put a sail on a laser gun?
You stand up the mast, make sure it’s right next to the bow of the laser, and pick it straight up off the ground, and put it into the mast step (the hole at the front of your laser). A way to make this easier is to grab the mast around the middle, then walk forward thereby pushing the sail up.
How do I put my laser in the water?
Just before you put the laser in the water, check to be sure the hull plug is screwed into the drain hole in the stern. Then attach the rudder, tiller and daggerboard. Slide the rudder pins into the eyes on the backside of the laser, and make sure that the clip is holding it down. Test it by pulling up on the rudder.
Can I upgrade my laser to an XD rig?
If you’re thinking of upgrading your Laser from a classic rig to an XD rig then you’ve come to the right place. Here are Sailing Chandlery we are Laser Performance authorised dealers and can provide you with all the help and support you need to upgrade your boat with a new Laser XD kit.