Amewi 26079, Instruction Manual

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / INSTRUCTION MANUAL DRAGONFLIGHT 95
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die Mitte des Patches zu legen. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Klebefleck ohne Falten nach unten
gedrückt wird, um eine wasserdichte Abdichtung um die Luke zu bilden.
1. Adjust the bowsies on the mainsheet bridle to position the metal sheeting ring centrally in the position
shown in photo 1. It is essential for consistent sheeting angle on both port and starboard tacks (When
looking forward from the back of the boat if the wind is coming over the right-hand side if the hull you
are sailing on starboard tack).
2. Cut a 180mm length of Dyneema cord, tie one end to the Mainsheet Ring, thread it through a bowsie,
then through the smaller hole in the plastic Keel Bolt Plate (photo 2) supplied in the fittings pack, and
back to the bowsie. Anchor the Keel Bolt Plate down by passing the top Keel Bolt through it and re-
tightening the Keel. Adjust to length as shown in the photo 3, and tie-off the loose end at the bowsie.
This line is to locate the Mainsheet Ring directly underneath the Mainsheet Guide on the Boom.
3. For initial sheet setup of both the Jib and Mainsheet, pull the winchline in to its close-hauled (sheeted
fully in) position and don’t move it until both
sheets are fully installed.
4. Cut a 600mm length of Dyneema for the Mainsheet. Tie a loop in one end and clip it in to the Winch
Line Clip(a), run it forward and through the metal ring on the Mainsheet Bridle(b), up through the
Mainsheet Guide(c) on the Main
boom, back along the boom through the ‘O’ Ring(d), through the first
two holes in a Bowsie(e), back through the first hole in the Boom Joiner(f) and forward through the final
hole in the Bowsie(g). With the Mainboom positioned on the hull’s centreline, pos
ition the bowsie
approximately midway between (c) & (f) and tie off the final knot to secure the Bowsie.
5. Cut an 850mm length of Dyneema to form the Jibsheet. Tie a loop in one end and clip it in to the Winch
Line Clip(a), run it forward underneath the Mainsheet Bridle(b), forward through Deck Eye 3(c), up
through Jibsheet Guide(d), run it forwards underneath the Jib Boom, through the ‘O’Ring(e), through the
first two holes of a Bowsie(f), forward and through the rear hole in the Boom Joiner(g) and back through
the final hole in the Bowsie(h). Hold the back end of the Jib Boom over the edge of the Hull (Gunwhale),
position the Bowsie approximately midway between (d) & (g) and tie the final knot to secure the Bowsie.
6. With the Winchline still in its fully sheeted in position adjust the Bowsies on the Jibsheet and Mainsheet
so the boom rear ends are in the positions shown in Diagram 6 (opposite page). If you have the 128mm
of winchline travel set up when you sheet out the booms should be approximately in positions shown.
You should now almost have a fully setup rig. The only trimming left to do is to adjust the amount of
twist in the leeches (back edges) of both sails. The twist in the Mainsail can be controlled by adjusting
the Compression Strut, the Jib twist is controlled by adjusting the Bowsie at the bottom of the Topping
Lift. It’s hard to define the amount of twist in figures, but the photos on the opposite page show a well
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adjusted rig with correct twist and boom sheeting angles. If you can match this rig setting you will have
a well-balanced and easy to sailboat.
Before you put the boat on the water fit the clear Deck Hatch and seal with one of the supplied adhesive
Deck Patches. An easy method to do this is to lay the adhesive Deck Patches face down on a smooth,
hard surface, peel back the backing paper and place the clear Deck Hatch upside down in the centre of
the patch. Turnover and locate in the Deck Hatch Opening in the deck, make sure the adhesive patch is
pressed down with no crease to form a waterproof seal around the hatch.