Vanguard Laser, Radial, Laser 4.7 Rigging Manual
LASER GO-FAST TIP #1:
Read This Rigging Guide First.
Laser Radial Laser 4.7
Laser Rigging Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Laser! The Laser is a very unique boat that can
accommodate many different sized sailors and abilities, due to its three interchangeable rigs. The
Laser, the Radial and the Laser 4.7 all use the same hull and equipment with the exception of the
lower mast and sail.
We suggest that you read through this guide to better familiarize yourself with the parts and rigging
of your new boat. If you have any questions please contact your dealer or call Vanguard’s customer
service at 1-800-966-SAIL.
Unpacking and Preparation: Laser, Radial & Laser 4.7 Standard Delivery Kit
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Depending of which Laser you have selected (Laser, Radial or Laser 4.7) you will have one of the following sails and corresponding lower masts
located in your delivery kit.
Above from left to right: Laser sail, Radial sail, Laser 4.7
sail
Above from left to right: Laser lower mast,
Radial lower mast, and Laser 4.7 lower mast.
Locate your delivery kit. Depending on which model you have purchased (Pro or Standard) there will be a few differences in some of the
hardware. The differences between the two models are the cunningham, outhaul, vang and tiller extension. Using images 1 or 2, identify the
contents of your kit. To avoid damaging the contents, be sure not to cut into the packaging inside the box.
Your boat rigged will resemble one of the Lasers shown above. From left
to right: Laser, Radial, and Laser 4.7.
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1. Sail Numbers
2. Line Bag
3. Tiller with 33” extension
4. Rudder
5. Daggerboard
6. Battens
7. Boom
8. Upper mast
9. Large traveler block
Image 2
Unpacking and Preparation: Laser, Radial & Laser 4.7 Pro Delivery Kit
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1. Sail Numbers
2. Line Bag
3. Tiller with 48” extension
4. Rudder
5. Daggerboard
6. Battens
7. Boom
8. Upper mast
9. Cleat base with cleats
10. Lower vang block/cleat
assembly
11. Mainsheet ratchet block
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10. Small traveler block
11. Large vang block
12. Small vang block
13. Vang Key
14. Mainsheet ratchet block
15. Spring
16. Bullseye fairlead
17. Clam cleat
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12. Spring
13. Forkhead block base
14. 16 mm Forkhead blocks (2)
15. Large traveler block
16. Small traveler block
17. Vang key
18. Pin and ring
19. Double micro block
20. Small double block with
21. Micro block with becket (2)
22. Micro single block (2)
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with becket (2)
becket
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Useful Knots to Know:
Leech
Nautical Terminology:
Port: Left side of the boat when looking forward
Starboard: Right side of the boat when looking forward
Figure 8 Knot or
Stopper Knot
Square Knot
Bowline
Stern
Traveler
Rudder
Boom
Clew
Cockpit
Tiller
Foot of the Sail
Mainsheet
Boom Vang
Tack
Luff
Mast
Gunwale: Upper edge of a boat’s side
Leeward: Direction away from the wind
Windward: Direction from which the wind is coming
Port Side
Clove Hitch
Cleat
Gunwale
Bow
Daggerboard
Starboard Side
Here is a list of tools
that we recommend
you have in order to
assemble your new
Laser:
Utility Knife
Hardware Location:
There are a few pieces of hardware that you
will need to install on your new hull before
continuing to rig your Laser. Locate the two
sets of screws that are positioned on the deck
of the boat (Figure A, far right image). One
set of screws will be forward of the
daggerboard well (Figure 1) while the other set
will be aft of the mast step (Figure 2).
Tip: Before replacing the screws be sure to dip
them into a silicon based sealant to allow for
a water tight and secure fit.
Figure 1
Mast Step
Daggerboard Well
Figure 2
Figure A
Traveler
Bailer Plug
Clam Cleat
Ratchet Block Eyestrap
Hiking Strap
Daggerboard Well
Mast Step
Bow eye
White Electrical Tape
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Silicone Sealant
Hardware Installation: Laser Standard Models
1. In the delivery kit locate the bullseye
fairlead and the clam cleat. Unscrew the two
screws located by the mast step (Figure 3).
Align the bullseye fairlead over the two holes
and screw into place (Figure 4).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
2. Unscrew the set of screws located in front
of the daggerboard well. Align the holes of
the cam cleat and screw into place (Figure 5).
Be sure that the open end of the cleat is
facing towards the cockpit (Figure 6).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
3. Locate the ratchet block and spring from
the delivery kit. In the cockpit, at the forward
end of the hiking strap, locate the eyestrap
(Figure 7).
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Figure 5
Open end
Figure 6
Hardware Installation: Laser Pro Models
1. From the delivery kit locate the 2, 16mm
forkhead blocks and base. Unscrew the two
screws located by the mast step. Align the
block base over the holes and screw into place
(Figure 9). Attach the forkhead blocks to the
base using the provided pins and rings
(Figure 10).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
2. In the delivery kit locate the cleat base
with cleats. Unscrew the two screws located
by the daggerboard well. Align the cleat base
over the two holes and screw into place
(Figure 11). Make sure that the shorter of the
metal fairleads are facing the bow. When
looking at the cleat base from the side, the
cleats should be angled down towards the bow
(Figure 12).
Reminder: Before replacing the screws be sure
to dip them into a silicon based sealant to
allow for a water tight and secure fit.
3. Locate the ratchet block and spring from
the delivery kit. In the cockpit, at the forward
end of the hiking strap, locate the eyestrap
(Figure 13).
Block Base
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Shorter metal fairleads
Figure 11 Figure 12
16 mm Forkhead Blocks
Angled down
towards mast
4. Remove the shackle from the bottom of the
ratchet block and place it around the eyestrap
(Figure 7).
5. Place the spring over the eyestrap, and
compress. While the spring is compressed,
attach the block to the shackle with the pin
and ring (Figure 8).
4. Remove the shackle from the bottom of the
ratchet block and place it around the eyestrap
(Figure 13).
5. Place the spring over the eyestrap, and
compress. While the spring is compressed,
attach the block to the shackle with the pin
Figure 8Figure 7
and ring (Figure 14).
Figure 13 Figure 14
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