Minicat 420 Emotion, User Manual

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MINICAT 420 USER‘S GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR DRYING,
STORAGE,
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR MINICAT
After sailing and before storing your MINICAT it
is necessary to rinse the boat using water and a
mild soap or detergent, and then allow the boat
to dry out thoroughly. After sailing in salt water
it is necessary to wash the boat thoroughly
with fresh water. It is recommended to clean all
parts from dirt, sand and other impurities using
an absorbent cloth. Please note that oil, petrol,
acetone, kerosene, paraffin and similar solvents
and chemicals are not compatible with the rubber
layer on the surface of the boat and must be
avoided to prevent damage.
Before storing your MINICAT and from time to time, we
recommend that you clean the boat thoroughly and treat the
surface of the rubber floats. The ‘MINICAT Maintenance Kit’
includes everything you need for the care of your MINICAT
including cleaning and preserving fluid, lubricant and silicone
oil.
Carefully pack the dry, deflated floats, cleaned from sand and
dust, so that the number of folds will be as few as possible.
The folds especially at the edges of the packed float have to
be protected to prevent unnecessary wear. Care should also
be taken of the cover of the inflation valve, and to avoid any
damage to the floats during packaging.
We recommend that you do not leave your boat packed for
long periods of time. To prevent detioration to the floats we it
is necessary to inflate them periodically.
Pay particular attention when putting single parts into the bag
to prevent any damage.
Store the packed boat in a dry space protected
from direct sunlight and adverse temperatures
(rec: 10-25 °C). Avoid any load or strain being
placed on the boat during storage (putting any
heavy objects on top of it, etc.)
Careful treatment and good maintenance will
extend the life of your MINICAT.
Righting a capsized boat (Turning Turtle)
In case of overturning the MINICAT follow these instructions:
1. Release the jib and the main sail to the maximum to assure
the least possible resistance of the sails when righting the boat.
On the MINICAT Instinct - wind in the jib fully.
2. Stand on the underside of one float then and pull on the
mast line and the handle on the other float. Be careful to
prevent damage to the keel fins. For added stability stand with
your legs apart.
After righting the boat use the handles
on both sides of the floats to get back
on board.