Laguna Yachts Windrose Owner's Manual - page 7
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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, even by one person. It is best
to step your mast and attach mooring
lines before proceeding. Attach bumpers
if needed. Check turnbuckles. Always
check for overhead obstructions before
raising the mast or moving the boat with
the mast up. REFER TO SECTION 10
FOR RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
If electrical wires contact
the rigging or the mast,
electrocution
of anyone
touching the mast or rig-
ging may result.
A. Stop and set your parking brake.
B. Disconnect and remove the trailer
lights.
C. Be sure the rudder is off, or if you
have the optional kick-up rudder be
sure it is in the full up position. Be
sure the keel is fully raised so it will
not fall and catch in the trailer.
D. Back the boat and trailer down the
ramp into the water until the boat
begins to float lightly on the trailer.
E. Unhook the winch line and allow the
boat to slip back.
F. Secure her with the mooring line to a
nearby dock.
Be sure the bow is into the wind before
raising any sails. If necessary, use the
engine to motor away from docks and
other obstructions prior to raising sails.
Prior to leaving the launch area the first
time you launch the boat, check the hull
for any possible leaks, including all thru-
hull fittings, hoses, and valves. If there
are any small leaks, a good marine caulk-
ing compound should take care of them.
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Section 8.
RETREIVINGYOUR
WINDROSE
A. Crank the keel into the full up posi-
tion. Remove rudder or place in
kick-up position (if it has that modifi-
cation).
B. Submerge the trailer until the boat
can be easily floated onto it. The
water should be covering the trailer
fenders.
C. Guide your
WINDROSE
over the trail-
er and attach the winch line hook to
the bow eye.
D. Tighten the winch while guiding the
boat fully forward on the trailer so that
the bow rests into the rubber "V" on
the trailer, and the keel rests in the
rubber "V" keel support. Never try to
"winch" the boat on the trailer without
enough water to float it. This could
cause a broken winch.
WARNING
Never stand
with
your
head or body near the
trailer winch just in case
the winch
line
should
break due to some unde-
tected chaffing. It could hit
you in the face and be
serious.
E. After you are sure the stern of the
boat is properly seated, that is with
the keel in it's rubber "V" keel sup-
port, pull out. Optional boat guides
assure the boat will center automati-
cally when the guides are positioned
properly.
F. If the bow slips back when pulling
from the water, tighten the bow line
then while moving forward
in a
straight line, tap the brakes. The boat
will move forward. Tighten cable and
secure the stern.
G. Once on land, you can put away sails
by folding and then un-step the mast.
H. Lowering The Mast:
Prior to lowering the mast, remove
ALL gear from below that doesn't be-
long there and properly stow the
BOAT GEAR. Down rig the main-
sheet, remove the boom from the