Rigging Basics: How To?

[EastCoaster19]

Hi. I just got my first laser -- woohoo! I'm in the process of trying to rig the boat in my backyard. For reference, I've found this great how-to (www.sailtoronto.com/PDF/Laser Rigging Basics.doc); however, I'm having difficulty figuring out how what to do with the outhaul. The used rig I have has a block at the end of the outhaul, but the How-To guide I have does not seem to.

I've attached a photo...

Can someone here help me out, or point me to another solid guide with images (online or paper will do)? Thanks!

 

[187490]

hi

maybe this will help this is what i used to rig mine when i got it . i thort it was very helpful http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/articles/outhaul.pdf

i hope this helps you as much as it helped me .

187490

 

[EastCoaster19]

Thanks! I will try this.

 

[49208]

It looks like you have a harken clew hook. Here are a couple of pics that show it rigged. The first shows a clew strap outside the hook
http://www.laserforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=97&d=1101082353

The second show the hook with the tie down line thru the hook
http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d90000/e87650.asp

 

[EastCoaster19]

Wow, that first photo really helped. I couldn't quite understand how a straight hook like these clew hooks could keep the sail from coming loose. Now I get it (I think) -- you need the clew strap to keep the sail attached to the boom, while the clew hook just pulls the sail taut laterally.
Thanks!

 

[glasky]

Just make sure you rig to hook on from the Port side if the hook pictured is a Harken. And be absolutely sure that the hook is free to rotate (around the boom) on the tie down so it always aligns with the load. Some people have come to grief by adding shockcord or tying the tie down in such a way that it opposes the natural alignment of the hook to the load - and this spells an instant disconnect that is quite awkward if facing a threatening lee shore.

cheers