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International MX Composites has developed this manual with the intent 
to produce a useful guide to using your mxNext sailboat. All statements, 
technical information and recommendations in this manual are believed 
to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed 
nor warranted.

The mxNext sailboat sold to you is subject to limited warranties set out 
in the warranty section of this manual.

International MX Composites reserves the right to make changes to the 
mxNext design and specifications at any time without notice. Therefore 
some features of your boat may differ slightly from the ones described 
in this manual.

COPYRIGHT © 2014 International MX Composites
All rights reserved.

mxNext is a registered trademark of International MX Composites

Summary of Contents for mxNext

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 2...

Page 3: ...MX T NE 1 Notice 2 Introduction 3 Safety First 4 Design Features 5 Rigging Your mxNext 6 Handling Your mxNext 7 Care and Maintenance 8 Warranty CONTENTS mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 3...

Page 4: ...are not guaranteed nor warranted The mxNext sailboat sold to you is subject to limited warranties set out in the warranty section of this manual International MX Composites reserves the right to make...

Page 5: ...to 25 knots The mxNext was designed not just as a fast boat she is also relatively simple to sail and approachable for people of most levels of sailing ability This manual explains the mxNext s design...

Page 6: ...ll know what to do and stay cool in case of a real emergency Always wear your life jacket while sailing Always carry a small paddle on the boat The safest way to learn how to sail the mxNext is by goi...

Page 7: ...go sailing If a serious hull leak develops immediately stop using the boat and contact your local dealer or International MX Composites Check that the inspection port and drain plug are always closed...

Page 8: ...MX T NE 8 mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL...

Page 9: ...MX T NE DESIGN FEATURES 9 mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 4...

Page 10: ...able for most levels of experience As long as you know the basics of sailing and never overestimate your abilities the mxNext can provide you with one of the most invigorating sailing experiences you...

Page 11: ...t relies on efficiency over power for high performance The mxNext hull is very sleek and narrow on the waterline This is part of the secret of the boat s speed A narrow waterline reduces wetted surfac...

Page 12: ...MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 12...

Page 13: ...MX T NE 13 mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT 5...

Page 14: ...ready for sailing Put your mxNext in a place that is exposed to minimal wind and point the bow into the wind Later on you will be able to easily rig the boat in any condition but it is important to st...

Page 15: ...ket and then install the batten making sure that the tapered batten tip slides all the way into the camber Failure to do so will lead to improper sail rotation and MAST AND MAINSAIL Start by installin...

Page 16: ...u need to use the small bullet block that is supplied Using the line that is attached to the block tie a clove hitch around the mast Tighten the hitch and then add a second clove hitch Tighten and fin...

Page 17: ...e undone Tie the single piece of line to the grommet on the sail and then attach it to the becket on the top of the three blocks that forms the upper part of the block and tackle system You can add so...

Page 18: ...iece of webbing that is fastened to the boom As with the cunningham it s then attached to the becket on the top of the the three cheek blocks that form part of the vang block and tackle system The low...

Page 19: ...MX T NE RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL CUNNINGHAM BOOM VANG 19 VANG CUNNINGHAM BRACKET AT THE BASE OF MAST...

Page 20: ...the spinnaker and attach the lines There are three lines the tack line the halyard and the retrieval line Attach the tack The tack line is led forward and comes out of a small hole on the bow of the...

Page 21: ...ock on the mast you need to either capsize your boat or take the mast out again and run the spinnaker halyard through the block It then goes to a series of turning blocks located at the base of the ma...

Page 22: ...naker Pink line is the spinnaker halyard Blue line is the tack line and thicker red line is the hoist line The hoist line pulls the middle block as well as the tack line The spinnaker gets hoisted and...

Page 23: ...nd and climb on board moving quickly to the middle of the boat If you have not already done so pull the line that lowers the rudder and cleat it off Lower the centerboard and slowly sheet in the mains...

Page 24: ...RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 24...

Page 25: ...MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL HANDLING YOUR mxNEXT 6 25...

Page 26: ...OWNERS MANUAL HANDLING YOUR mxNEXT Before you take your mxNext on the water for first time be sure that you are familiar with the boat and her systems have read this manual carefully and are ready to...

Page 27: ...s all you need to take action Even if you do capsize you won t necessarily go for a swim in fact most mxNext capsizes are dry If you feel that despite all your efforts the boat is still going over mov...

Page 28: ...to maintain proper longitudinal trim of your mxNext In very light air move well forward of the daggerboard and closer to the centerline to avoid capsizing to windward when the wind dies off As the win...

Page 29: ...ower the daggerboard trim the mainsheet and vang as necessary and sail your course Remember that moving aft on the boat during the tack is like applying the brakes at a time when you need maximum spee...

Page 30: ...ker Then ease the spinnaker sheet and take the slack out of the retrieval line Take the halyard out of the cleat and pull the retrieval line until the spinnaker slides completely into the spinnaker so...

Page 31: ...oment and move to the new windward side Take in the slack of the spinnaker sheet during this move and then gradually start to bring the boat up toward the wind and trim the main The entire move should...

Page 32: ...RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 32...

Page 33: ...MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 33...

Page 34: ...eanser Minor scratches can be removed by careful wet sanding and polishing the area Wetsand the surface rst with 400 grade sandpaper then with 800 grade then buff and polish the sanded area Deeper scr...

Page 35: ...h liquid lubricant Oil will attract and retain small particles sand or dust and this mix soon becomes an ef cient grinding paste Fresh water and a lot of it is the best protection SAILS Both the mxNex...

Page 36: ...RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL 36...

Page 37: ...MX T NE mxNEXT OWNERS MANUAL LIMITED WARRANTY 8 37...

Page 38: ...r than in accordance with the mxNext Owner s Manual e abuse caused through poor technique poor judgement or improper selection of wind and water conditions or i any mxNext Should any materials or work...

Page 39: ...e if claims are covered by this warranty and will notify the Purchaser in writing together with instructions on how to proceed All warranty work must be performed by International MX Composites or an...

Page 40: ...International MX Composites mark mx Next com www mx Next com 1 978 320 9435...

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