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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL __________________________________________________________________ 4
PREPARATION _____________________________________________________________ 4
OUTBOARD MOTOR ________________________________________________________ 4
TRAILERING _______________________________________________________________ 4
RIGGING __________________________________________________________________ 5
BOOM AND SAIL SET UP ____________________________________________________ 7
MAST SETUP _____________________________________________________________ 10
SAILING __________________________________________________________________ 11
THE BASICS ______________________________________________________________ 11
ROTATING MAST CONTROL ________________________________________________ 12
WINDWARD PERFORMANCE ________________________________________________ 13
REACHING ________________________________________________________________ 13
SPINNAKER _______________________________________________________________ 13
SPINNAKER JIBING ________________________________________________________ 14
SPINNAKER SAILING DOWNWIND ___________________________________________ 14
SAFE SAILING RECOMMENDATIONS _________________________________________ 15
SAILING HINTS ____________________________________________________________ 16
BEACHING ________________________________________________________________ 16
RETRIEVING TO TRAILER ___________________________________________________ 16
DE-RIGGING ______________________________________________________________ 17
LIFTING OUT ______________________________________________________________ 17
MARINA DOCKING _________________________________________________________ 18
SAFETY __________________________________________________________________ 18
UNSINKABILITY ___________________________________________________________ 18
CAPSIZE __________________________________________________________________ 18
RIGHTING ________________________________________________________________ 18
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY _______________________________________________ 18
SAFETY IN GENERAL_______________________________________________________ 19
TECHNICAL NOTES ________________________________________________________ 19

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Page 2: ...of local sailing schools or competent instructors PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN SECURE PLACE AND PASS ON TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT Model ___________________________________________________...

Page 3: ..._______________________________________________________ 14 SPINNAKER SAILING DOWNWIND____________________________________________ 14 SAFE SAILING RECOMMENDATIONS_______________________________________...

Page 4: ...be determined exactly by using a weighbridge Check that the vehicle is approved and equipped as recommended by its manufacturer for towing this weight and the capacity of the towing hitch is suitable...

Page 5: ...pivot brackets Shroud attachment The mast yoke now needs to be fitted to the mast foot using the through pin mast raising bracket can also be fitted prior to rolling mast back or be left on the foot...

Page 6: ...to the bow eye Leave mast raising wires attached to the mast as these are still required for support until after the float are unfolded and shroud properly tensioned Mainsheet raising procedure CAUTIO...

Page 7: ...ected to This will help keep the boom stationary when you are hoisting the mainsail HOISTING MAINSAIL When hoisting the mainsail for the first time You can unfold and layout in the cockpit and nets Lo...

Page 8: ...djusted either up or down Quickly lock the halyard off and make the adjustment on boom topper You may need to raise the mainsail again to refurl the main sail correctly Roller furled mainsail SETTING...

Page 9: ...ove boom connection Once you have max hoist lock off halyard using the camcleat and horn cleat on mast attach the Cunningham hook to the tack and apply a little tension The amount of Cunningham tensio...

Page 10: ...most owners do not tension their rigs enough Synthetic Rigging used on the cap shrouds will stretch a little internally but will settle after a few sails The wing section masts that are used on Corsai...

Page 11: ...on the centerline and the mainsheet slackened off so the boom is about 12 out from center Your boat speed should be 7 8 knots in 10 to 15 knots of wind If you find boat speed is less then the problem...

Page 12: ...90 degrees Apparent breeze Mast rotation Avoid allowing the mast to rotate or swing back and forth which can happen in light winds combined with waves or when sailing off the wind with less sail press...

Page 13: ...s to achieve in any boat but with a little care and tuning a Corsair is one of the best Achieving good windward performance can be very satisfying but it does depend on a lot of factors being right RE...

Page 14: ...w sheet should be quickly pulled in to pull the spinnaker through the slot and around while also releasing the old sheet The outside jibing procedure is similar with the crew waiting until the clew re...

Page 15: ...own to have waves regularly wash over it If cruising with your family then you should reef before this happens for the best comfort If sailing for speed then this is not of great concern providing the...

Page 16: ...o back swing around once in clear water and then accelerate away The high potential speeds possible with rotating masts off the wind can be intimidating to new multihull sailors and if necessary the p...

Page 17: ...rope clutches and blocks as required Wrap these around the mast to retain all stays and halyards neatly against the mast It is important that this is done now otherwise when lowering the mast any loo...

Page 18: ...ward collision compartment Storage locker Under cockpit floor The four beams CAPSIZE Capsize is always a possibility even if a remote one and should it ever occur stay calm and make sure all crew are...

Page 19: ...is for the owner LAUNCHING If immersing the trailer to the bend in the frame will still not let you free the boat be careful a few inches more can have your boat drifting away so have a bow line secur...

Page 20: ...enter hull and floats for any water Sails should always be rolled up or folded the same way as you receive them dried first it wet If possible keep your boat under cover as this will ensure the finish...

Page 21: ...d beam Lightly grease beam bolt threads with a teflon grease FOLDING SYSTEM Check all pivot pins for corrosion and that circlips or nuts are properly fitted Check hull and beam brackets for any loosen...

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