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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying a Trinity 500 Class
pulling
boat. The boat
was designed by Jo Richards, Olympic medallist and designer of the
Pico series, in response to the requirement of the
Sea Cadets
for a
modern, low maintenance, purpose-designed fixed seat rowing boat
with good performance under oars and with the capacity to mount a
small outboard motor. The Sea Cadets are governed by the MSSC
(Marine Society & Sea Cadets).
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with
safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equipment
supplied or fitted and information on their operation. Please read it
carefully and familiarise yourself with the craft and its equipment before
using it.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND
IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
Terms in
blue
in this manual can be found in the glossary, in Section 10.
This owner's manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship.
If this is your first craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft you are
not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that
you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming
command of the craft. Your dealer, national sailing federation or
yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or
competent instructors.
In some countries a driving licence or authorisation are required,
or specific regulations are in force.
The Trinity 500 is named to mark the quincentenary of the incorporation
of Trinity House, the statutory authority for aids to navigation in England,
Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibralter. The Trinity House Maritime
Charity, a separately funded arm of the Corporation of Trinity House,
generously funded the design and development costs of the boat.
