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VAGO
Rigging Manual
1
Glossary
2
Useful Boat Terminology
3
Sail Number Positioning
4
Rigging and Raising the Mast
5
Boom and Gnav
6
Sails
7
Lower Shroud Tensioning
8
Gennaker
9
Mainsail – Standard and Race
10
Outhaul
11
Cunningham
12
Single Line Reefing
13
Single Line Reefing Instructions
14
Single Line Reefing Method
15
Rudder
16
Launching and Basic Safety on the Water
17
Maintenance and Service
18
Examination Report
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- Page 1 VAGO VAGO RACE VAGO Rigging Manual Glossary Useful Boat Terminology Sail Number Positioning Rigging and Raising the Mast Boom and Gnav Sails Lower Shroud Tensioning Gennaker Mainsail – Standard and Race Outhaul Cunningham Single Line Reefing Single Line Reefing Instructions...
- Page 2 Important information There are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the Vago. All hatches and the drain bung should be checked every time you sail to ensure they tight and fit correctly. 1. Under the gennaker 2.
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Page 3: Useful Boat Terminology
2.Useful Boat Terminology Head Mast Battens Gennaker Leach Spreaders Foot Clew Boom Gennaker Pole Tack of sail... -
Page 4: Sail Number Positioning
3. Sail Number Positioning Identify Sail number from the sail number plaque in the cockpit. Cut Sail number from Digital “8’s” supplied as per instructions below: Standard Sail 1. Lay the sail on a flat surface, starboard side up. (figure 1) 2. -
Page 5: Rigging And Raising The Mast
4. If applicable, fit trapeze wires and plugs in the top terminal positions on the mast. (Note: Trapeze kit is an optional upgrade for the Vago, but included with the Vago Race). (figure 5) 5. Fit spreaders. (See next page for diagram). - Page 6 7. Raise the mast and position the mast heel on the mast step. The mast heel recess/slot should straddle the bolt in the mast step. (figure 8) Note: this is a two person operation as someone will need to hold forestay - ensure that there are no overhead cables.
- Page 7 12. Attach the trapeze rings to hull mounted shockcords by feeding the elastic loop through the ring at the bottom of the pulley. (Note: Trapeze kit is an optional up- grade on the standard rig but is included in the Race rig). (figure 13) 13.Place the loop of elastic shockcord over the metal trapeze ring and pull tight.
- Page 8 6. Feed the mainsheet through the blocks and to the mainsheet jammer as shown. (figure 21) Tip: double check that the mainsheet passes through the switchable ratchet in the correct direction. (figure 22) figure 21 figure 22 Tip: tie the loose end of the mainsheet to one of the rear toe straps to prevent the sheet from flogging and falling overboard.
- Page 9 7. Lower shroud tensioning After tensioning the jib halyard, readjust the lower shrouds so that they are just tight. It is essential that the mast is straight before the mainsail is hoisted (fore and aft and side to side to side). Lower shroud tension should be adjusted accordingly.
- Page 10 a. Pass the downhaul end of the gennaker halyard through the lower downhaul patch ring on the port side of the sail. (figure 41) b. Secure the gennaker halyard to the upper downhaul patch using a bowline. (figure 42) 10. Attach the center of the gennaker figure 41 figure 42 sheet to the clew of the gennaker.
- Page 11 9. Mainsail – Race and standard sail 1. Remove the mainsail from the bag and unroll. (figure 47) 2. Ensure all battens are tight in their pockets and the velcro locking mechanisms are positively engaged: a. To release the tension from a batten, slide the batten prodder (supplied) carefully between the two halves of the velcro locking mechanism and pull the retrieval line slowly (figure 48)
- Page 12 6. Locate the head of the mainsail into the mast track. The Gnav bar must be on the starboard side of the sail with sail and halyard to the port side of the Gnav bar. (figure 51) 7. Hoist the mainsail using the main halyard which exits the mast on the lower port side.
- Page 13 (figure 58) 12. Single Line Reefing 1. Rig the single line reefing. 2. Although single line reefing is only applicable to the standard Vago, you will find a pocket at the forward end of the foot figure 59 figure 60...
- Page 14 2. If the boat is to be used at an institution, it may be advantageous to rig up an additional safety leash line as shown. (Two miscella- neous lengths of short rope are supplied in the storage pocket of your Vago). (figure 62) figure 61 figure 62 Your Vago Is Now...
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Page 15: Launching And Basic Safety On The Water
(As the trapeze harness hook could easily damage the various surfaces). LaserPerformance equips our Vago with the highest quality parts available. We partner with key suppliers to develop top-of-the-line dinghy equipment so your boat will perform at the highest level possible when sailed with the factory supplied rope, sails and hardware. -
Page 16: Maintenance
17. 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 guidelines 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 18. Examination Report...
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