Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
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a)
Salon
and
galley
- overhead on the ceiling near the foot of the companionway stairs, port
and starboard sides.
b)
Aft staterooms
- inboard side walls near the head of the berths.
c)
V-berth
– port side wall just forward of the hanging locker.
d)
Cockpit
- overhead on the salon ceiling near the foot of the companionway stairs, starboard
side.
21.
Refrigerator and Freezer
Highlights
•
Ideal thermostat settings for both the refrigerator and the freezer is half way between min and max on
the dials.
•
Both units are wired to one switch on the electrical panel which is labeled FRIDGE/FREEZER. This switch
is always ON unless the house batteries do not have sufficient power (below 12.2V).
•
SJS NOTE: We recommend running the refrigerator at all times to avoid it becoming smelly. You may
want to turn the thermostat down to a medium setting at night. This will help conserve house battery
power. Then turn it back up to the normal after charging the batteries.
•
The refrigerator is located below the “L” section of the counter in the galley.
•
The freezer is accessed through the lid built into the countertop, in the forward corner.
•
The freezer has a drain hose and pump. Activate the pump by pressing and holding the silver button on
the front face of the galley sink, forward end.
22.
Sails and Rigging
•
Ardent
is a delight to sail. She has a modern sail plan using a mast
stepped much further aft (large “J” measurement) than was common
on older boats. This allows a large headsail without having as much
mast overlap as was common on older boats carrying 130-150%
genoas measured with masts stepped further forward.
•
We had a Genoa specially designed for the lighter air conditions in
this area. It uses material of different weights in a radial design so it
will be effective in both light air and when reefed.
•
Once she has way,
Ardent
is well balanced and easily steered with
small rudder changes. Her perfect breeze is 10-20 knots with heel at
5-20 degrees. Full sail can be carried in winds up to 17 knots.
Ardent
also has a hard chine and is designed to be sailed fairly flat under all
conditions – great for those that don’t like excessive heel.
•
If you reach the edge of your comfort envelope sooner, don’t
hesitate to shorten your sails. Remember, “Reef often and reef
early.” You can always shake them out if you decide you’ve been too
conservative.
•
NOTE: The mainsail & headsail halyards are double cleated with two sets of clutches – one set is on
the port side of the cabin top under the dodger and a second set is on the port side of the mast. Both
must be released to ease halyard tension. Normally it is not necessary to adjust these halyards.