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Laguna Yachts Windrose Owner's Manual

Manual is about: trailerable sailboats up to 25 feet

Summary of Windrose

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    Windrose owner's manual (models under 26' in length) table of contents section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. Section 6. Section 7. Section 8. Section 9. Section 10. Section 11. Section 12. Section 13. Section 14. Section 15. Section 16. Section 17. Section 18. Section 19. Section 20...

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    Section 1. Foreword sailing. Children should wear them at sailboats are made for fun. Windrose all times, no matter how much they sailboats will deliver years of pleasure may object. Ask each person going and fun if properly maintained and if used with you if they can swim, those that in a knowledge...

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    N. Mother nature can be very strong and even the largest of ships can encounter overpowering winds and seas. Observe safety regulations and practices, you cannot "play it" too safe. Section 4. Safetyequipment a. P.F.D. Personal flotation devices (p.F.D.'s) are required for each person onboard and at...

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    Section 6. Trailering by following a few rules, you can enjoy many carefree trips with your boat. All trailers shipped from the factory have been specially designed for each model, and provide the proper support for your boat. A. Hooking up: a 2" ball is used for all retractable keel windrose traile...

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    ••• ------------------------.- •• ;;1> 6 bump while underway, and is re- quired in many states. Make sure you don't exceed the load weight recom- mended by the trailer manufacturer. Tandum axle trailers are available. Ask your dealer. Section 7. Launching your windrose sailboat is easily launched, e...

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    Mast, and stow it below. Lower the keel until the cable is slack. Lower the pop-top hatch and close the sliding hatch. Set the aft mast carrier in place. Bow tight in chock and stern properly tied down? Ok, disconnect the jibstay and walk the mast down. (for models equip- ped with optional double lo...

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    8 section 10. Rigging and st~pping the mast attach all shrouds and the backstay as illustrated in the rigging diagram. Note: attachment to the chainplates with quick disconnect pull pins or other devices are not recommended. They can and do come out when hit inadvertently. This can bring the mast do...

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    Double boom end block, down through the port quarter block, back up through the aft sheave on the double boom end block and back to the starboard quarter deck pad eye. Tie off here with a bowline and then tie a figure eight knot in the other, or bitter end. Section 13. Mast tuning most of the follow...

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    Bolt or pin. Trace the forward side (luff) of the sail up to the top (head) of the sail. Insert the luff rope into the mast slot and hoist about two feet then secure the dacron halyard to its cleat on the side of the mast. The battens are now inserted into their pockets on the trailing edge or leech...

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    I 11 from here ii \ ~ =' ) keel down to resist side force. When sailing to windward, the keel must be lowered all the way and the sails pulled in fairly tight. The boom should be over the rear corner of the cockpit, and the jib should be pulled in to the same angle. Pointing too close boat slows or ...

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    One of the biggest differences between a really fine helmsman and a mediocre tiller-tugger is the helmsman's ability to keep the boat and sails at exactly the right angle to the wind, concentration is the key (no really good helmsman can talk or think about anything else while he is steering).The sa...

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    Reaching reaching a. Reaching: we have discussed sailing downwind (running) and we have talked about sailing upwind (beating). The third means of moving through the water is any course between these two methods, and is called reaching. While reaching, let your sails out as far as you can without hav...

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    B. You'll have to turn sometime ... You are now able to sail any direction (except within 45 degrees of into the wind, where the sails flutter) ... But what about turning from one course wind to another? As long as the wind comes from the same side of the boat, you can turn to your new course and ad...

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    .-_------------------------------"""., c. You'll also have to stop sometime ... The only way to stop a sailboat is to turn it into the wind so the sails flutter and let it coast to a stop. The distance it will coast depends on how fast you are going and how strong the wind and waves are against you ...

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    D. Some hints on staying out of trouble ... When the wind is blowing offshore, check its strength carefully. What looks like a calm day on the water may in fact be a real howler and you will have to sail upwind to get back. Always start out by sailing upwind or close reaching, especially while you a...

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    When anchoring, use a short length of chain next to the anchor, and plenty of anchor line (seven (7) times the water depth to be really secure). When tying up next to a dock or boat use fenders (bumpers) so you keep your hull looking like new. Chain / anchor when sailing in heavy air, or if you can'...

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    Section 16. Retractable keel operation all windrose keel winches have cap a- ~ity ratin~s greater than the weight being lifted. This makes the operation easy for most anyone since the gear ratio is grea- ter than needed. Each winch has a "pressure brake" which means the winch can be turned in either...

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    Keel in the raised position will help pro- long the life of the stainless steel cable by keeping as much of it out of the water as possible. Replacement cables are avail- able through your local dealer. Paint the keel itself with rust retardant paint, like the commercially available "rust-oleum" or ...

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    ...,..,.-------------------------------------- the "anchor" switch is for the white light on top of the mast and can be used under sail in combination with the running lights and by itself when anchored. It can be seen 380 degrees. The "cabin" switch takes care of the interior lights which also have...

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    D. Spars the mast and boom are clear anodized, which protects the aluminum from oxidation. Unfortu- nately, after a period of time, dust, dirt, smoke, salt, and traffic fumes will make the surface dull and unsightly. L- 21 as you spend more and more time enjoy- ing your windrose. In the next few pag...

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    Coating the new surface with a good paste wax like vista or simonize or a clear sealer like coricone 1700 will help protect it for a short period of time. If the surface has become tar- nished, any high grade cleaner/wax/polish will restore the original sheen. Minor pitting can be removed by wet-san...

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    .-(iiiiiii ~ .> sparingly with fine oil if required, then wipe clean to prevent oil spots from getting on the sails. Never hoist sails without inserting battens, and always remove bat- tens before putting sails away. Section 24. Storing and winterizing your boat it is best to keep your boat covered ...

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    Section 26. N.A.S.A. An association of owners of boats man- ufactured by laguna yachts, inc. And coastal recreation, inc. (a subsidiary of laguna yachts, inc.) is active in most all areas of the united states. With the re- ceipt of your warranty card, laguna yachts, inc. Pays your first year dues to...