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Laser Performance PICO Rigging Manual

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PICO
Rigging Manual
1
Glossary /Useful Boat Terminology
2
Parts of The Pico/Specifications
3
Sail Numbers
4
Rigging the Mast and Cunningham
5
Raising the Mast
6
Rigging and Fitting the Boom
7
Rigging and Fitting the Vang
8
Traveler and Mainsheet
9
Rigging and Raising the Jib
10
Fitting the Rudder Assembly
11
Fitting the Daggerboard
12
Mainsail Reefing/Stowing the Mainsail
13
Launching and Basic Safety On The Water
14
Care and Maintenance
15
Examination Report
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  • Page 1 PICO PICO RACE PICO Rigging Manual Glossary /Useful Boat Terminology Parts of The Pico/Specifications Sail Numbers Rigging the Mast and Cunningham Raising the Mast Rigging and Fitting the Boom Rigging and Fitting the Vang Traveler and Mainsheet Rigging and Raising the Jib...
  • Page 2 The Pico rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Important information: There are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the Pico, these must all be checked to ensure tightness and correct fit prior to sailing: 1. Glossary/Useful Boat Terminology...
  • Page 3 2. Pico Sail Kit - Jib and mainsail 3. Pico Spar Kit – Upper/lower mast and boom 4. Pico Foil Kit - Dagger-board, rudder assembly, blocks, fittings and Rope Pack 5. Pico Document Pack – Rigging and owners manuals, sail numbers and CE certificate...
  • Page 4 Your Pico comes in the following main component parts: Pico Rope Pack (Supplied as part of foil kit) 1. Dagger board shock cord – Blue (5mm x 1.2m) 2. Clew outhaul shock cord – Blue (5mm x 1.1m) 3. Vang/kicking strap rope primary – Pre/s Black (5mm x 1m) 4.

  • Page 5: Skill Level

    1-3 people skill level beginner-advanced race level club optimal weight lb/kg 132/176 60/80 transport trailer or cartoppable specs - pico race mainsail area ft²/m² 68.14 6.33 Head of sail Mast Main sail Leach of sail Luff Clew of sail Boom...
  • Page 6 3. Sail Numbers If you intend to race your Pico you will have to attach your sail numbers. 1. Identify the sail number of your LaserPerformance Pico by referring to the builder’s serial number plate positioned on the starboard (right hand) side of the aft/rear facing mast buttress.
  • Page 7 Sail Number positioning – Race Sails (Optional extra) 1. Lay the sail on a flat surface starboard side up. 2. The numbers on the starboard side are always higher than the port side. 3. Measure 60 mm below the middle batten and draw a line parallel to the batten pocket.

  • Page 8: Raising The Mast

    8. Untie the previously temporarily tied jib halyard ends and tie a Figure 8 stopper knot in the end that goes through the cleat. 9. Working from the jib halyard exit point of the mainsail, pull the non cleated rope end out from inside the mainsail luff (ensuring that it remains threaded through the eye) before passing it back down the mast.
  • Page 9 6.Rigging and Fitting The Boom 1. Clip the boom onto the mast above the black collar. This will require a firm push. 2. Pass the clew tie down through the clew outhaul twisted hook and around the aft/rear end of the boom to form a captive loop with both ends together using a reef knot.
  • Page 10 7. Rigging and Fitting The Vang Note: The Laser Pico is supplied with a 6:1 vang purchase cascade. (3 block system) 1. Take the vang lower block and using its integral snap hook attach it to the eye plate positioned on the aft/rear face of the mast.
  • Page 11 4. When standing on the starboard/right hand side of the hull: a. Tie a Figure eight stopper knot in one end of the mainsheet before passing the non tied/loose end through the becket of the boom aft/rear mainsheet block in a bow to stern direction. b.

  • Page 12: Fitting The Rudder Assembly

    5. Tie the jib sheet onto the jib clew by taking the jib sheet in the centre and passing the loop through the clew cringle. Pass the two free ends through the loop and pull tight. Ensure that the two rope ends are the same length. 6.
  • Page 13 When adjusting the kick-up cleat mechanism on your Pico rudder, we strongly recommend that you set the cam at the minimum setting and progressively increase it to suit your experience and style of sailing. If racing and sailing in strong winds you will want to set the kick –up load higher.

  • Page 14: Fitting The Daggerboard

    11. Fitting The Daggerboard 1. Thread the daggerboard shockcord through the small hole in the forward top corner of the daggerboard. 2. Put one of the remaining sister clips (loose kit parts) on each end of the shockcord before tying a figure of eight stopper knot in each end of the line to prevent unthreading.

  • Page 15: Launching And Basic Safety On The Water

    Note: If your Pico is not being used for more than a day or so, all sails should be stowed dry and clean in the sail bag provided.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    14. 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 flushing with fresh water. In corrosive atmospheres, stainless parts may show discoloration/brown staining around screw holes and rivets.
  • Page 17 15. Examination Report...
  • Page 18 LaserPerformance north america PO Box 1409 Norwalk, Connecticut 06856 CustomerCare@LaserPerformance.com LaserPerformance europe Station Works Long Buckby Northamptonshire NN6 7PF United Kingdom CustomerCare@LaserPerformance.com LaserPerformance international Unit A1, 22nd floor MG Tower 133 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong CustomerCare@LaserPerformance.com All rights reserved. ©2017 LaserPerformance. LaserPerformance and associated logos are trademarks.

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