DART 16 DART 16 RACE
DART 16
Rigging Manual
1 Glossary
2 Useful Boat Terminology
3 Cordage Lengths
4 Sail Number Positioning
5 Building the Hull Platform
6 Trampoline Fitting
7 Rigging & Raising e Mast
8 Rigging e Sails
9 Gennaker
10 Mainsail
11 Mainsail Reefi ng –Dacron Sail only.
12 Righting Line
13 Rudder Assembly Fitting
14 Your First Sail
15 Your Dart 16 Capsize Technique
16 On e Water
17 Safety Afl oat
1. e four hatch es are located on the t op
of the hull s. (One hatch behind bot h
the mai n and rear beam of eith er hull).
(fi gure 1)
2. e tran som drain bung s can be found
on each hul l next to the lower ru dder
pintle.
(fi gure 2)
3. Correct fi tt ing of the transom
drain b ung and the four hat ches,
is funda mental to the on the w ater
safety a nd performance of t he Dart 16.
(fi gure 3)
1. Glossary
Aft: Rearward
Batten: A thin sti eni ng strip in the s ail to support t he leach
Bow: Front of the boat
Burgee: Wind dire ction indicat or (usually a sm all fl ag)
Con Bar: Conne cting rod bet ween the rudde rs to ensure the y both
move in parallel
Cleat: A fi tting used for h olding /secur ing ropes.
Clew: Aft lower corner of a sa il
Diamond Wire s/Spreaders: Metal st ruts & wires on m ast to
support th e mast side ways and c ontrol bend
Downhaul: Purchase sys tem for tighteni ng the forward e dge/lu
of the sail
Foot: Bottom edge o f the sail
Fore: Forward
Forestay: e wir e supporting t he mast at the bow of t he boat
Forestay str iker beam: Tri angulate d horizontal s preader beam
between bows
Gennaker: Asymme tric sail hoi sted when saili ng downwind
Gennaker p ole: Pole used to projec t the gennaker t ack from the
bow of the boat
Gennaker chute: Storage compar tment for genna ker when not
in use
Gudgeons/Pintle s: Fittings on the tr ansom and ru dder used to
hang rudder
2. Useful Boat Terminology
Dart 16 Rigging Instructions
We suggest that you read through this guide to b etter familia rize your self with
the parts and rigg ing of your Dart 16. Due to production supplies, the descr iption,
color or specifi cation of cer tain parts may be di erent from those shown here.
LaserPerformance re serves the r ight to change specifi cations without pr ior notice. If you
have any question s about your Dart 16, please contac t LaserPer forma nce.
Important information
ere are four hatche s and two tra nsom drai n bungs on the Dar t 16. ey should al l be
checked for correct fi tting and closure every time you sail.
Halyard: A rope or wire used to lowe r or hoist sails
Head: Top corner of sa il
Leech: Rear edge of the sa il
Lu : Forward e dge of the sail
Main Bea m: Forward beam c onnecting t he two hulls toge ther
(the beam the m ast sits on)
Mast: Main vertical s par supporti ng the rig/sai ls
Mast Ball/Step: Fitting on t he boat where the mas t heel/foot of
the mast is l ocated
Mast Heel: Fitting on th e bottom edge/foot o f the mast
Rear Beam: Rear beam connec ting the two hul ls together
( e beam th e mainsheet t raveller trac k is mounted on)
Rudder: Blade and at tachments us ed for steering t he boat
Sheet: Rope for control ling the inwa rd/outward pos ition of the
sail
Shrouds: Wires that hold t he mast in the bo at and support
it from ¾ up and out to hul l side; they attac h to shroud
anchor points
Stern: Back of the bo at
Tack: Forward lower cor ner of sail
Trampoline: Mesh platform st rung betwe en hulls of cata maran
Tiller Extension: Extension from the c enter of the con bar to
enable steer ing from either s ide of the boat or trap eze
Apply the sail numbers in a dr y, clean and wind free environment
using the following guid ance:
fi gure 1 fi gure 2
Example of INCORRECT
hatch fi tting:
Mast
Head of Sail
Gennaker
Battens
Clew of sail
Rear beam
Leach
Lu
Mainsheet
Main beam
Mainsail
Rudder
Jib
Gennaker pole
Tack of sail
1. Lay the sai l on a fl at s urface starb oard side up.
2. Numbers on t he starboard side of a s ail are always
higher th an those on the por t.
3. Mark a pa rallel line 7 6 mm above the fourt h batten
down from t he head of the sail.
4. Mark a point o n the line 76 mm in fro m the leach.
5. e fi rst number in the se quence should be
positione d on the parall el line you have draw n
commenci ng 76 mm in from the lea ch.
6. Subsequent nu mbers should be space d
60 mm apart.
7. Turn the sa il over and positio n the port numbers
76 mm belo w the fourth batt en down from the head.
8. Work backwards, commencing 76 mm in from
the leach.
Tools Re quired:
17 mm spanner
8 mm alle n key and extension ( provided)
Medium-sized fl at & posi sc rewdrivers
2 mm alle n key
5/6 mm span ner
Electrical insulation tape
Grease or cop per slip
Please note: Ensure th at you grease or ‘co pper slip’ the t hreads of
the beam bo lts before as sembly. e st ainless st eel threads o n the
nut and bolt ca n bind and ceas e if not lubric ated.
• To prevent wat er leaking into t he hull throug h the beam bolt s
ensure th at the o-ring s on the rear beam b olts and the neo prene
washers o n the main beam b olts are placed b etween th e beams
and the hull . As an extra pre caution you c an place sili con sealant
around the b eam bolt holes b efore assem bly
• When ti ghtening af t bolts place a le ngth of tape o ver the
mainshe et track and on th e allen key sh aft to preve nt damage.
• Post platfo rm build, it i s recommende d you check bolt t ightness
periodically.
1. Choose a fl at area of at l east 6 m x 4 m; you can use
the laun ching trolley to h elp you line the hul ls up.
To protect th e hulls during a ssembly you may use the
hull pla stic packagi ng. Position the hul ls with 1.90 m
dista nce between them. Hul ls must be para llel to each
other.
(fi gure 1)
2. Place the a llen key through t he eye of each shroud
attachm ent eye bolt and turn t he eye bolt to a 45
degree a ngle, with the front of the e ye pointing
towards t he mast step/center of th e boat. is will
hand the hu lls port and st arboard.
(fi gure 2)
3. Remove the fo ur hatch covers.
4. Identif y the beams. e main b eam has the bal l step
and the rea r beam, the travele r.
5. Position t he front beam fl at side facing t o the rear;
the rear b eam high side to the rea r.
6. Remove the nuts a nd washers from the con necting
bolts. Leave the r ubber o-ring s on rear beam bolts a nd
the neopren e washers on main b eam bolts.
7. Position the bea ms in the respect ive beam pockets.
Inser t the 8 bolts fully us ing the allen key. Chec k the
hulls a re parallel.
(fi gure 3)
8. Using the hatc hes, position washer a nd nut on each
bolt. Tighten t he bolts progressive ly using the span ner
and all en key. Move around the boat unt il all bolts are
fully tightened.
(fi gure 4)
9. Final ly push all beam plu gs into the bolt holes.
(fi gure 5)
fi gure 1
fi gure 3
fi gure 4
fi gure 5
3. Cordage Lengths 5. Building the Hull Platform
4. Sail Number Positioning
Item Diam (mm) L ength (mtrs) Type of r ope No. per
Gennak er tack li ne 5 5.6 Dyneem a 1
Gennak er halyar d 5 17.8 Dyneem a 1
Gennak er halyard ret urn 5 0.8 Shockcord 1
Gennak er sheet 6 1 2.5 Excell lit e 1
Gennak er pole outer bridl e 5 2.35 Dymeem a 2
Gennak er chute mouth rope 3 1. 4 D ymeema 1
Gennak er inner br idle 3 1.5 Dyneem a 2
Aft tra mp line 4 7.3 D yneema 1
Mid tra mp ropes 6 0.6 Multiplatt 2
Tramp co rners 3 1.1 Dy neema 4
Main ha lyard 5 22 Multiplatt 1
Toe strap t rim 5 1 Multiplat t 2
Capsize rope 8 5 Flairl ine 2
Jib sheet 8 16 Pl att 2
Traveler rope 8 1.3 Flairl ine 1
Jib clew 6 1 Multiplatt 1
Trapez e ropes 8 1 Braid on bra id 2
Forestay l anyard 4 1 .1 Dyn eema 1
Furl li ne 3 3 PST 1
Jib halya rd 1 5 4.95 Dyneem a 1
Jib halya rd 2 2 5.2 D yneema 1
Jib halya rd 3 5 0.5 Shockcord 1
60 mm
76 mm
76 mm
76 mm
fi gure 2
EYE BOLT
POSITIONS
WHEN
FULLY FITTED;
PORT
HULL
STARBOARD
HULL
CAUTION: CONTACT W ITH OVER HEAD
ELECT RICAL W IRES COU LD BE FATAL, EX ERCISE
EXTR EME CAUT ION WHEN R AISI NG THE MAS T,
LAUNCHING & SAILING.
7. Rigging & Raising
e Mast
1. Position th e blunt face of the strik er bar
facing for ward and atta ch the forestay str iker
bar to the re spective hull ch ain plates using
the clev is pins and ring s provided. ( e gennaker pole r etaining ri ng should appear on the
port side a s shown).
(fi gure 16a & 16b)
2. Knot the ma in halyard with a s hort bowline
on the rear a xel at the mast head. P ass the
halyar d through the mai nsail shackl e, then
over the ma st head sheave, down throug h
the mast g roove and out throug h the slit on
the mast s ide and make a stoppe r knot. is
produces a 2:1 pu rchase system fo r the main
halyard.
(fi gure 17a) (fi gure 17b)
3. Attach the s preaders onto the ma st as shown
(Apex of center r einforcing rid ge pointing
towards t he head of the mast).
(fi gure 18)
4. Attach the d iamond wires to t he dead end
fi xing term inals riveted o n the mast side
wall s. (You may have to t emporarily bend t he
fi xing term inals away from th e mast slightly
to achieve t his.)
(fi gure 19)
5. Locate the d iamond wires i n the grooves in
the outboa rd end of the spreaders. e
diamond w ire should be sec ured to the
spreader w ith rigging w ire.
(fi gure 20)
6. Tighten t he diamond wire s to ensure they
are “tig ht” or 150 kg measure d with a loose
gauge. (Measu red at half height b etween the
spreader s and the lower bottl e screws).
7. To t ighten the diamond w ires you will ne ed
a 2 mm alle n key to turn the ba rrel of the bottl e
screws a nd a 5 or 6 mm spanner to preve nt the
turn ing of the bottle sc rew unwinding t he
natura l weave composition of the w ire. (Hold
the span ner static and rotat e the bottle screw
using th e allen key).
(fi gure 21)
8. Fina lly, check t he mast is stra ight by
looking up t he mainsail lu gr oove, if not
adjust dia mond wires accord ingly.
1. Identify t he trampoline d irection: haly ard bag
upwards a nd near the mai n beam.
2. Remove ext ernal sail sl ide from the main b eam
by removin g the related scre w.
(fi gure 6)
3. Remove one fr ont beam end cap and ins ert the
trampol ine into the bottom g roove on the main
beam.
(fi gure 7)
Please note: To prevent dam aging the tram poline on the
edge of the b eam track, the t rampoline shou ld be held stra ight
during insertion.
• It is recom mended yo u adjust t he trampoli ne tensio n periodi cally.
4. Put the re moved sail slide ba ck in place and
retighten t he screw.
(fi gure 8)
5. Attach the fo ur tramp corner l ines to the four
exter nal sail slid es with a bowline or st opper knot.
Lace the se lines around t he trampoline e yes and
sail-sl ides. Check to ensu re the trampol ine is well
centred. T ie the front corners fi rst s o that you have
some slack n ear the front of the tr ampoline, then
tension th e rear corners fi rmly.
(fi gure 9)
6. Take t he trampoline a ft line and kno t it onto the
port end of t he trampoline t ube as shown.
(fi gure 10)
7. Tensio n the trampolin e aft line and th read it
progress ively round the plast ic buttons on the af t
face of the rea r beam then back a round the
trampol ine tube as show n.
8. Take par ticular at tention to keep the t rampoline
tube well c entered and tie the t rampoline af t line
back o t o the trampolin e tube after it is pa ssed
round the l ast plastic but ton on the far star board
side of the rea r beam.
(fi gure 11)
9. read the to e strap tramp li nes as shown so they
form toe st rap guides on the upp er side of the trampoline a nd grab handle s on the lower side. (Used
to steady the b oat when righting a fter capsize).
(fi gure 12)
10. Insert t he toe strap sail s lides into the upper
groove on th e main beam on bot h sides.
(fi gure 13)
11. Pass the res pective toe str aps through the
preferre d toe strap guid e, then through the r espective cut-outs i n the skirt at the a ft end of the tramp oline.
(fi gure 14)
12. Tie the aft en d of the respective to e straps o
secure ly to the deck clips p ositioned on the for ward
face of the rea r beam. (
fi gure 15)
13. To complete t he platform assem bly, double
check al l hatch covers, beam en d caps and beam
fi xing plugs ar e repositioned corr ectly.
6. Trampoline Fitting
fi gure 6 fi gure 7
fi gure 16bfi gure 16a
fi gure 17a
fi gure 17b fi gure 18
fi gure 19
fi gure 21
fi gure 20
fi gure 8 fi gure 9
fi gure 10
fi gure 11
fi gure 12
fi gure 14
fi gure 13
fi gure 15
8. Rigging e Sails: Jib
1. Attach th e jib clew strop to the jib cle w and
attach t he two jib clew blocks to ea ch end with
a bowline.
(fi gure 31)
2. Attach and t hread the jib sheets as s hown.
e jib ratchet blo cks’ cleating p osition can be
adjusted.
3. Attach the jib t o the forestay by twi sting the
jib hank s onto the forestay.
(fi gure 32)
4. Tie the jib haly ard to the head of the jib using the th in rope hoist the jib.
5. Attach the jib t ack to the furler wit h the jib
tack hook.
(fi gure 32)
6. Tension the jib lu by pu lling on the th ick
part of th e jib halyard. Do not over-tens ion it
beyond the te nsion of the forestay.
7. e halyard w ill automatica lly cleat in the
cam cleat at t he hounds.
8. Remove the t hin halyard an d store it in the
halyard bag.
9. Attach th e jib halyard retai ning shockcord
and englefi eld clip to the furl ing drum pin
with a bowl ine.
10. Attach the t hick halyard cl ip onto the
shock cord cl ip; you may furl the jib until
launched.
(fi gure 33)
fi gure 28 fi gure 29
fi gure 30
fi gure 32
fi gure 31
fi gure 33
9. read the ge nnaker halya rd through
the bul let block located on t he front face of
the mast.
(fi gure 22)
10. Insert t he standing ri gging hound into th e
track on t he front face of the mast a s shown.
Ensure t hat the forestay, trapez e wires and
shrouds a re not tangled.
(fi gure 23)
11. Attach jib haly ard and extensi on as shown.
(fi gure 24)
12. Position the ma st onto the boat. Whi le one
person li fts the mast at shou lder height,
another on e should position the m ast foot
onto it s ball supp ort and inser ts the pin/ax le.
(fi gure 25)
13. Atta ch the shrouds to the hu ll chain plate s
ensur ing the adjuster pin s are positioned th ird
hole down as s hown.
(fi gure 26)
14. Attach the a ft trapeze wi res to the respect ive
ends of the el astic that pa ss under and thro ugh
the side edg ing tapes of the tr ampoline.
(fi gure 27)
15. Ensu re that the forestay, trape ze and
shrouds a re not tangled.
Please note: Prior to rai sing the mas t, please en sure:
• All halyard s are led to the foot o f the mast rea dy to
facilitate hoisting of sails.
• All clevi s pins, ring s and spreader e nds are thoro ughly
encapsulated with amalgamating or electrical insulation
tape. ( is preven ts snags to the s ail and deri gging from
occurri ng while saili ng).
• When at taching the for estay, make sur e you get the
shackle pi n through the ji b furling gea r and not throug h
the outer g uide only or the m ast will fall d own.
• Shroud s must not be l oose before go ing afl oat; the re is a
risk the ma st could jum p o the ball s tep in waves.
• It is recom mended to che ck the riggin g tension af ter
two or thre e sails.
16. To raise the m ast one person shoul d pull the
two forwa rd trapeze han dles whilst ano ther
stands o n the trampoline a nd raises the ma st
to its upright p osition.
(fi gure 28)
17. Hold the mast w ith the trapeze w ires until
the forest ay lacing is tied se curely by laci ng
the forest ay onto the jib furler clevi s pin (three
loops minimum).
18. Remove the ma st foot pin/axle t o allow the
mast to t urn freely, before re-ten sioning the
forestay l acing fi rmly.
19. Ensur e none of the rigging i s tangled then
attach t he forward trape ze wires to the
respec tive front beam shockcord s
20. Pass the jib furler l ine through the c am
cleat on the st arboard side of th e front beam.
(fi gure 29)
21. Attach the d ownhaul system t o the tang on
the aft ed ge of the mast foot.
(fi gure 30)
fi gure 22
fi gure 23 fi gure 24
fi gure 27 fi gure 26
fi gure 25
Please note: To lower the jib, reat tach thin par t of the halyard . Pass the
halyard behi nd the shroud an d back to the bo w. Pull the halyard to un lock
it from the cam c leat.
fi gure 35
fi gure 43
fi gure 45
fi gure 44
fi gure 46
fi gure 34
fi gure 37
fi gure 39
fi gure 41
fi gure 42
fi gure 36
fi gure 38
fi gure 40
1. Attach th e auto ratchet blocks to t he
respec tive shroud anchor poi nts using the
long D shack les. Please note that t his is
designe d to be a tight fi t.
(fi gure 34)
2. Pass the gen naker pole throu gh the
retain ing ring on the por t side of the
strik er bar and place the pi n into the
mast foot fi tting as show n.
(fi gure 35)
3. Unscrew th e plastic button fi tting on
the end of the ge nnaker pole and sl ide the
jubilee cl ip and gennaker chut e on to the
pole. Replac e the plastic button fi tting as
shown.
(fi gure 36)
4. Find the poi nt where the gennake r chute
mouth sits w ith the aft edge of the m esh
bag fi nishing approxi mately 100 mm in
front of the ma in beam and tighte n jubilee
clip with t he screw hidden u nder the pole.
(fi gure 37)
5. Tie the gen naker chute line to t he port
hull as sho wn.
(fi gure 38)
6. Lace the a ft end of the genna ker chute
bag throu gh the “P” clip rivet ed on the
front face of the m ain beam and ar ound the
mast ba ll neck as shown.
7. read the gen naker tack li ne through
the cam cl eat positioned on the por t side of
the mast b all and tie a double s topper knot
at the end of the l ine. (
fi gure 39)
8. Tie the for ward pole brace l ines from
the end of the ge nnaker pole to the for estay
chain pl ates at the front of
both hulls. ese l ines should be tig ht
inducing app roximately 50-75 mm of
negative prebe nd in the gennaker p ole.
(
fi gures 40 & 41)
9. Tie the mid dle pole brace lin es from the
pole just af t of the retaining r ing to the
forestay cha in plates at the front of bot h
hulls. ese li nes should be tight indu cing
approximat ely 50-75 mm of negative
prebend in t he gennaker pole. (
fi gure 42)
10. Using a bowlin e, tie the corner of the
gennak er marked “tack” to t he tack line
exitin g from the front of the genn aker pole.
Ensure t here is a double stopper k not tied in
the tack l ine approximately 50 m m prior to
your bowli ne to ensure the gen naker fl ies
cleanly w ithout the sail fou ling the end of
the pole.
(fi gure 43)
11. Tie the up haul e nd of the gennaker
halyar d to the head of the genna ker using
a bowline.
(fi gure 44)
12. As depicted by t he diagram: read the
downhau l end of the gennaker h alyard
through t he uphaul cam cleat ( positioned on
the front bea m on the port side of the t ack line
cleat), round t he gennaker down haul turn ing
block (tied on a pie ce of elastic to the p ort toe
strap af t mounting), through t he hole in the
aft end gen naker chute sock, fi nally exiting
through t he gennaker chute mo uth.
13. Pas s the downhaul t hrough the lower
downhau l patch ring trave ling in a vertica l
direc tion toward the uppe r downhaul patch.
(fi gure 45)
14. Tie the down haul o to the upper
downhau l patch using a bow l ine.
(fi gure 46)
9. Gennaker
Halyard
up mast
To genna ker tack
To
gennaker
downhaul
patch
11. Mainsail reefi ng –
Dacron Sail only.
1. Lower the ma insail so th at the reefi ng
cring le is just above the sai l feed area of
the mast.
2. Unhook the ma insheet assembly f rom the
clew. Roll the sa il around the lowe r batten and
paral lel to the reefi ng eye.
3. Pass the hook s on the reefi ng elast ic around
the rolle d part of the main sail and hook them
onto the ela stic on the other sid e.
4. Hook the mai nsheet assembly onto th e clew.
12. Righting line
Must be on boa rd and tied round t he mast ball
neck at al l times.
e tail en d of the righting li ne should be
coiled neat ly and stored in the ha lyard bag on
the tra mpoline ready for deploy ment.
13. Rudder Assembly Fitting
1. Identify t he port and star board rudders.
(Til ler arms bent inwa rds when mounted).
2. Hang the r udder assemblie s on respective
trans om pintles and gud geons.
3. Attach ci rclips through h ole in the lower part
of respec tive rudder pintle s. (Stops the rudders
coming o in the event of capsi ze).
4. Ensure th e retaining cl ips are located over
the lower pa rt of the stock. (Stops t he rudders
coming o in the event of capsi ze).
5. Assemble the c onnecting bar a nd extension using fl ex ible joints. (Make sure t he joint
covers are wel l clicked in to prev ent disengagement while sailing).
14. Your First Sail
Your boat is now rea dy to sail, but before you
launch it is a g ood idea to famil iarize your self
with the bo at’s equipment, the techn ique of
lifti ng and lowering th e rudders, and the correct capsize recovery technique.
10. Mainsail
1. Make sur e all battens are fi rmly fi xe d in place using the
tensioni ng system at the aft en d of the pockets.
2. Place your Da rt 16 facing into t he wind and attac h the
mains ail halyard to t he head of the sail chec king the
halyar d is not twisted.
3. Insert t he sail head into the m ast lu groove and hoist
the sail b y pulling the end of t he main halya rd.
4. Guide the sa il into the groove to h elp the hoisting.
5. When the sa il is fully up, lock th e halyard into the ca m
cleat on the st arboard lower rea r face of the mast.
6. Store the ha lyard in the haly ard bag.
7. e lower sail sl ide should be inse rted into the lower
lu groove (belo w the sail feeder) an d the downhaul
system hook ed onto the tack eye.
8. Shack le the lower assembly of the m ainsheet purc hase
system on to t he mainsheet tr aveler car and hook th e
upper asse mbly onto the clew of the mai nsail.
9. Tie a double sto pper knot in the tr aveler rope then pass
it through fi rstly the deck cl ip on the aft face of the rea r
beam the n through the mai nsheet traveler ca r and cleat,
before ty ing it to the loose end of t he mainsheet. is
creates a n endless main sheet and traveler ca r system.
fi gu re 47
15. Tie th e gennaker sheet to t he gennaker
clew by fi ndi ng the center of the sheet,
passing it t hrough the clew of t he gennaker,
then pass ing the two tail en ds of the sheet
through t he loop that is form ed.
(fi gure 47)
16. As depicte d by the diagra m: read the
respec tive gennaker sheet t ails throug h the
blocks a nd knot the two ends tog ether between
the genna ker sheet ratchet bloc ks attached to
either shroud anchor points.
17. To store the genna ker until use: Uncl eat
the genn aker uphaul and tac k line then pull
the down haul rope from the af t end of the
gennak er chute sock until t he sail is
completely stowed.
Attach to c lew of
gennaker
15. Your Dart 16 Capsize Technique
e use of a La serPerforma nce supplied Dart 16 m ast head fl oat is highly adv isable. ( is dev ice will assi st in the
prevent ion of comple te inversio n in the event of ca psize) When s ailing your Dar t 16 in breezy or blus tery conditions,
it is highly prob able that from time to t ime you will caps ize. In the event of a capsi ze we advise you follow t he
procedure documented below:
Righti ng the Boat:
1. Ensure a ll members of the cr ew are accounted for an d safe.
2. If the genn aker is deployed, drop t he sail back in to t he sock.
3. Release t he main/jib sheets f rom respective cle ats and ensure th e sheets are fully e xtended to avoid the boat
saili ng immediately a fter righting.
4. If the boat inver ts, fi rst recover the boat on to it s side.
5. In adverse cond itions and with more t han two crew it is rec ommended that the l argest crew memb er swim
to the bow an d hold the bow during r ighting and unti l all other crew me mbers have re-boar ded after righti ng.
( is ensur es the boat swings i n to the safe head into w ind position upon rig hting)
6. It is recomm ended to use the “scoop” r ecovery system for c rewmembers not involve d in the righting
procedure. W hen the boat is on its side, t he crew members to be s cooped should move to the i nner lower side
of the boat as c lose to the center of the bo at as possible. As the bo at is righted, these c rew members will b e
“scooped” onbo ard the boat ready to help ot her reboard. “Scoopi ng” should only be atte mpted with pract ice
and should on ly be commenced aft er the boat is stabil ized on its side by a cr ewmember who is sec urely located
on the centerb oard and holding t he capsize right ing line under t he gunwale. is is to prevent t he boat from
inverti ng and potential ly trapping the cr ew.
7. To right t he boat, one crewmemb er should stand on th e centerboard movi ng out towards the end of t he
board whi lst leaning out hold ing on to the righti ng line. e boat wil l recover to the upright po sition quickly.
It should nor mally only requi re one average size pe rson to e ect righting on t he centerboard.
8. Immedi ately after right ing, the tiller sho uld be pushed ful ly towards the ma insail to stop th e boat sailing
until a ll crew have reboarde d.
9. Re-boa rding can be und ertaken over the w indward side of the bo at using the right ing line as a step or over
the tra nsom. A grab rail i s positioned on the in ner face of the sub dec k to assist with pu lling yoursel f back in
to the boat.
10. If the perso n in charge of the boat or t he crew are inex perienced in caps izing and right ing procedures, it is
advised t o perform pract ice drills u nder skilled sup ervision befor e sailing the bo at in earnest.
11. All crew members should wear a n approved buoyancy a id at all times whi lst on the water.
Warni ng! Duri ng a capsize, do not hold onto t he tiller exte nsion because it wi ll break.
Warni ng! Be care ful that you do not get a leg t rapped under the to e strap during a caps ize or when
the hull i s heeled.
16. On e Water
• Conform to t he sailing ru les of the road.
• Look out for ch anging weather cond itions.
• Never sail b eyond your ability or t hat of your crew.
• Inform s omeone of where you are going a nd when you’ll be back.
• Be competent i n your sailing sk ills and rig hting techniqu es
17. Safety Afl oat
is ins truction ma nual is not a guide t o sailing your c raft and it should not b e considered suit able for
the task of l earning to sa il a boat. Please read t he manual before r igging and sai ling your Dart 1 6.
Before You Go Saili ng:
1. Check you ar e wearing suita ble clothing and sa fety equipment for th e conditions and ti me of year.
2. Always wear a b uoyancy aid or li fe jacket
3. Make su re a third part y knows where you are sa iling and how ma ny there are of you.
4. Check t he weather forecast
5. Check th e time of high and low t ides if applicable.
6. Seek advice on t he local conditio ns if you are sail ing in a new area.
7. Always check th e condition of your cra ft before settin g o .
8. Check for overhe ad cables when rigging, l aunching and recover ing.
Care, Maintenance and Service of your LaserPerformance
Product
Before rigging your Dart 16, please read and familiarize yourself with this rigging manual. Failure to adhere to
these guidelines could invalidate your warranty.
Maintenance
• Keep the equipment clean by frequently fl ushing with fresh water. In corrosive atmospheres, stainless parts may
show discoloration/brown staining around screw holes and rivets. is is not serious and can be removed with
a fi ne abrasive.
• Excess water should be removed from the hull.
• Ropes, rigging and fi ttings should be checked at regular intervals for wear and tear, including winch gear.
• All moving parts should be lightly lubricated to avoid jamming, i.e., McLube, dry Tefl on or a dry silicone
based spray. Do not use oil.
• Inspect shackles, pins and clevis rings and tape up to stop snagging sails, ropes and clothing and to prevent
them from coming undone.
• When refastening screws do not over tighten as this may strip the thread and do not reuse Nyloc nuts more
than three times.
• Damaged or worn parts should be replaced.
• Sails should be thoroughly washed down with fresh water, dried and stored in a dry place.
Trailers and Trolleys/Dollies
• It is highly recommended that a trolley/dolly is used to launch and recover your boat. Dragging your hull up onto a
beach or slip way will wear away the gel coat or polyethylene and damage the boat. Also, the hull should not be left
on a pebble beach as the hull skin could be dented.
• Trailers should be rinsed with fresh water and checked at regular intervals. It is recommended that trailers be
serviced annually. e trailer and road base should never be immersed in water.
• Trailers and trolleys supplied by LaserPerformance are designed to transport the hull in the best possible manner
to avoid damaging the hull. For instance, LaserPerformance does not recommend support hulls on rollers except
on the keel line and only where there is a reinforced keelson. We also recommend gunwale hung trolleys for our
smaller products. Hulls supported by a trolley bunk or wide strap must have the ability to drain water away from
the hull. Trolley bunks padded with carpet or foam can cause blistering in the gel coat and changes to the hull
color. Please do not transport your LaserPerformance product on a trailer or trolley that has not been specifi cally
designed for the product. Hulls damaged through using an incorrectly designed or wrongly set up trailer or trolley
are not covered under warranty.
• When securing your boat to a trailer for transport be very careful that ratchet straps and ropes are not over
tightened and that there is su cient padding under the strap or rope to prevent the hull/deck from being damaged
through abrasion or pressure.
• Top covers must not be allowed to “fl ap” when driving at speed. is can abrade the surface of the hull and
damage it. It is recommended if you are towing and plan to use your top cover that an under cover is fi tted fi rst
to prevent cover fl ap damage to the top sides of the hull.
• Repairs to the polyethylene or GRP hulls should be undertaken by persons with the relevant equipment and skills.
Contact LaserPerformance for advice.
Storage
• Your boat should always be tied down securely to the ground when not in use.
• UV light will cause fading to some components and fi ttings. A cover is recommended to reduce the UV degradation.
• Do not leave the rig under tension when not sailing or during storage.
• Care must be taken to support the hull adequately if storing on racking or similar. Any sustained point loading
could permanently dent or distort the hull.
• Under covers for LaserPerformance products should be produced from a breathable or semi breathable fabric to
allow moisture to evaporate away from the hull. is is essential to prevent damage to the hull skin. Also, the hull
should never be left in the under cover wet or damp. A combination of moisture and heat over an extended period
can also damage the hull. e under cover is designed to protect the hull when being transported and should be
removed when the hull is being stored. Typical damage includes small bubbles or blisters, excessive print through
of glass reinforcement, foam or wood and color change.
• Rudders and centerboards must never be stored wet in carry/combo bags. is can cause blistering, print through
and warpage.
• All our GRP products are designed to be dry sailed. In other words stored on dry land. If you intend to leave your
boat on a mooring for any length of time it is essential that you apply an osmosis barrier coat. LaserPerformance
can recommend a suitable product.
On Water
• When wear ing a trapez e harness, ta ke particu lar care when cl imbing on to the cent erboard and bac k into the
boat afte r a capsize. e trape ze harness h ook could easily d amage the hul l or deck.
On Water Towing
• Towing your LaserPerformance product at high speed (10 – 20 knots) behind a rib or power boat can seriously
damage the hull. Boats damaged in this manner are not covered by the warranty. LaserPerformance recommends
a maximum towing speed of 6 knots.
Owner Information
hull ident ifi cation number
purchased from date of purchase
contact n ame phone #
address:
city / state / c ounty zip / posta l code
hull color: sa il #:
regist ration informat ion (if applicable)
trail er vin #
license pl ate number
regist ration number state / count y registered in
insurance information
maintenance
Notes
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