Laser Performance Pico Rigging Manual

Summary of Pico

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    Pico pico race pico rigging manual 1 glossary 2 unpack your pico 3 pico race pack 4 checking the hull 5 rigging the mast and sail 6 raising the mast 7 rigging the boom 8 rigging the vang 9 sails 10 fitting race hiking straps and mainsheet block and “stand up” boot 11 fitting the rudder assembly 12 f...

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    1. Glossary aft: rearward batten: a thin stiff ening strip in the sail to support the leach boom: spar at the bottom of the mainsail bow: front of the boat burgee: wind direction indicator (usually a small fl ag) daggerboard: a vertical sliding board to prevent sideways drift cleat: a fi tting used fo...

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    3. Pico race pack pico race pack - replaces standard kicking strap and mainsheet block race vang/kicking strap race mainsheet boot carbo ratchet block pico race padded toestraps padded side toe strap x3 carbo ratchet block pico race sail kit with mylar mainsail and jib replaces • standard sails pico...

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    8. Rigging the vang 1. Take the large kicker block with the snap hook and clip it to the plate on the mast, just above the mast gate. (fi gure 17) 2. Take the small kicker block and fi t it to the plate on the boom (near the front end), using the small pin and ring. (fi gure 18) 3. Tie one end of the k...

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    9. Sails 1. Attach the traveler system. Take the traveler line, tie a knot in one end, pass it through the small traveler block and the fairlead on the opposite side. Tie a knot in the end of the rope. (fi gure 21) 2. Join the large traveler block to the small block on the traveler with the sister cl...

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    11. Fitting the rudder assembly warning: th e split ring must be used to secure the rudder assembly to prevent it from falling off during a capsize. Also, the rudder retaining clip should be adjusted so that the stock cannot be removed without depressing the clip by hand. (fi gure 32a) fit the rudder...

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    16. Sail number positioning – standard sails if you intend to race your pico you will have to attach your sail numbers. It is advised to apply the sail numbers in a dry, clean and wind free environment. (fi gure 49) 1. Lay the sail on a fl at surface port side up. 2. Th e numbers on the starboard side...

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    Care, maintenance and service of your laserperformance product before rigging your boat read and familiarize yourself with the rigging manual. Failure to adhere to these guide- lines could invalidate your warranty. Maintenance • keep the equipment clean by frequently fl ushing with fresh water. In co...

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    Owner information hull identifi cation number purchased from date of purchase contact name phone # address: city / state / county zip/postal code hull color: sail #: registration information (if applicable) trailer vin # license plate number registration number state/county registered in insurance in...

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    Notes notes.

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