Need Pro Rig info

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thedougster

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Hi
I just purchased a 2001 Laser with standard rigging after not racing for years. I am looking to upgrade the rigging to the Pro rigging but don't know too much about it. Is this something I can install myself or do I need a professional to do it? What exactly do I need to order?
What should it cost?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks!
Doug
 
Hardware modifications to the boat only require a screwdriver and a tube of sealant. You have to replace the eyelet by the mast with a plate that holds two blocks, and the cunningham cleat with a mount that holds two cleats. No drilling or modifications to the boat required.

Cost is another story. If you buy the upgrade kits, I'm guessing it would cost about $400-$500 total. You can buy some of the pieces yourself and save a little money. Are there other people's boat that you can look at? The upgrades are not exactly one-design as you might believe, and everyone does it a little different.

I would go ahead and buy a new vang complete. Yes it's a little pricey, but the new vang arrangement is the single best part of the upgrades.

http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d285000/e283009.asp

For the cunningham and outhaul, I would buy the deck-mount components individually, then get blocks, cleats and line individually that meet your needs. Again, it would be good to look at other people's boats first.

http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d285000/e283024.asp
http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d285000/e283026.asp
 
Installing the Pro Rig is incredibly easy. All it requires in terms of hull work is that you remove and replace 2 screws. The hardest part is probably getting all the lines rigged.
 
Thanks all for the info.
Any suggestions on where best to purchase?
And do I just ask for the "pro rig" hardware and they'll know what should be included? Or will I need to be more specific?
Thanks
Doug
 
A.)You need two screws for the cam cleats and then two screws for the blocks.

B.) Does any body run there cunningham/ outhaul with Ronstan
Series 20 blocks? I believe i saw it in a video somewhere and it looked cool.
 
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