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Page 2: ... Section II DEVELOPMENT OF BOATING SKILLS A Basic Rules 18 B Charts 19 C Tying a Bowline 20 D Accessory Equipment Required 22 E Recommended Additional Gear 22 F What Sail to Add First 23 G About Cloth Weight 23 Section III ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25 Section IV MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE A Fiberglass Care 26 B Maintaining Hull Finish 27 C Care of Sails 27 Section V TRAILERING A Choosing Your Trailer 29 B Pr...

Page 3: ...an Yachts Inc and which tarry their own individual manufacturer warranties 2 machinery equipment and accessories not factory installed 3 gelcoat 4 any North American Yacht which has been altered subject to misuse negligence or accident 5 any North American Yacht used for commercial purposes Upon request North American Yachts Inc may provide special written warranty for specific commercial applicat...

Page 4: ... risk of personal injury to the public Failure of the purchaser to return the boat warranty registration card will waive the right to notification of defect and repair at manufacturer s expense In order that we can comply with the law if it becomes necessary it is essential that your boat warranty registration card with the owner s name address and boat serial number be completed and mailed Federa...

Page 5: ...D BE FAMILIAR WITH SAFETY AND CAUTION WARNINGS CONTAINED THEREIN Founded in 1956 Glastron Boat Company has recorded a remarkable continuing growth Glastron has become the world s largest manufacturer of fiberglass pleasure boats under one brand name with world wide sales through over 1000 dealers in all states and 55 foreign countries with factories in Spain New Zealand Venezuela and Trinidad Glas...

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Page 7: ...t Jib Sheet 2 pieces Standing Rigging Upper Shrouds 2 pieces lower Shrouds 2 pieces Backstay Upper Section Backstay lower Section Headstay Main Sheet System Single Block with Becket Fiddle Block with Cam Cleat Single Blocks Mounted 2 pieces Jib Sheet Blocks Mounted 2 pieces Winch Handle Shackle for Jib Tack Wire for Spreader Tips OPTIONAL ...

Page 8: ...ignals bilge pump flashlight first aid kit hand tools cotter pin oar anchor and a tow line SPECIAL NOTE All boat manufacturers are required by Federal law to notify first time owners in the event any defect is discovered which creates a substantial risk of personal injury to the public FAILURE OF THE PURCHASER TO RETURN THE WARRANTY VALIDATION CARD WILL WAIVE THE RIGHT TO NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT AN...

Page 9: ...II 3 Secure all accessories and loose equipment 4 Check that boat is properly equipped with U S Coast Guard required and approved safety equipment You must have a U S C G approved personal flotation device for each person on board Small children and non swimmers should be required to wear a life vest at all times Check the condition of the flotation devices 5 Have an approved fire extinguisher abo...

Page 10: ...to the cleat on the starboard side of the mast The jib halyard is run through the block just underneath the headstay tang It also is run through to the splice and tied off to the cleat on the port side of the mast Position the mast on the cabin top Attach the lower portions of the standing rigging except the headstay to their respective chainplates Loosen all turnbuckles to their fully extended po...

Page 11: ...n the turnbuckles all you can by hand and then a turn or two more with a pair of pliers and a screwdriver The shroud should deflect about three inches when pushed six feet above the deck Again the shroud should be firm but not too tight The lower shrouds should be set up in the same manner checking along the mast track back edge and seeing that the mast remains straight The headstay and backstay a...

Page 12: ...ot of the main sail before tensioning the luff After sailing RELEASE the outhaul give your sail a chance to relax Remember the luff is no longer under tension Leaving the foot under tension causes unequal distortion F TRIMMING THE MAINSAIL Although much of all sail trim is done by feel rather than absolute hard and fast rules we have a few suggestions that we hope will get you started in the direc...

Page 13: ... down not in causing a uniform leech curve while making the upper leech once again effective Tell tales located about 25 aft of the chord length along the luff of the main can also be most helpful We suggest 3 8 inch streams about 7 inches long of lightweight nylon taped to each side of the sail On the average 23 foot boat three sets about six feet above one another should be ample When going to w...

Page 14: ...very slowly If the luff breaks first at the upper portion of the Genoa the leads are too far aft If the luff breaks first in the lower portion of the sail the lead is too far forward When your lead is properly located the Genoa will break evenly along the entire length of the luff If the athwartship in and outboard position of the jib leads are adjustable we suggest light air settings of 8 to 9 de...

Page 15: ...ker taking the strain off the chute itself which in turn makes the chute fuller and allows it more freedom to float in the lighter air Light spinnaker sheets will also be of help When at all possible strive to keep the tack and clew of the spinnaker flying at the same height If the clew drops lower than the tack lower the pole to compensate If possible when sailing dead downwind heel your boat sli...

Page 16: ...to the mast Do not allow the pole to hike up or sag down In order to accomplish this the pole lift and inboard spinnaker pole track setting must be raised and lowered simultaneously It is also of paramount importance to keep the clew and tack of the spinnaker flying at equal heights This assures that your spinnaker is not being distorted and that the designed shape is being maintained I REEFING TH...

Page 17: ...ide of top section 2 Slide main hatch half way forward 3 Lift top from inside the cabin Push straight up from middle of pop top do not lift on hatch It will swivel forward and cradle the mast as it moves up 4 Wrap strap around mast and attach strap to hook provided on pop top Procedure For Closing Pop Top Reverse the above procedure following several precautions 1 Have a firm grip with an upward f...

Page 18: ...on of underwater obstacles In navigable rivers deeper water will be found on the outside of bends At curved sections mud and sand bars are more likely to build up on the inside curves A BASIC RULES Knowing the Rules of the Road see back cover is a legal requirement of all boatmen Rules are a combination of common sense principles blended with courtesy Courtesy involves a recognition of the other f...

Page 19: ...ate issuing office as listed below 1 National Ocean Survey Distribution Division C44 6501 Lafayette Avenue Riverdale Maryland 20840 Telephone 301 436 6990 Publishes charts for all U S coastal areas the Great Lakes sections of major rivers Coast Pilots tide tables tidal current tables tidal current charts Chart No 1 Catalogues of NOS charts Distributes Notice to Mariners 2 Defense Mapping Agency De...

Page 20: ...or two depending on the situation In fact if a sailor were able to learn only four knots in his life this should be one of them The others are the square the half hitch and the figure eight The bowline is the knot used with your jib sheet Here is the simplest and most reliable method for tying the basic bowline in a line s end 1 Form an overhand loop holding the junction firmly between the thumb a...

Page 21: ...d to lead the working end around behind the standing part then forward and down through the small loop 4 The working end should finish inside the big loop parallel to the right side Pull down the working end and the right side of the big loop with one hand and pull the standing part with the other to draw up the knot 5 The finished knot will look like figure 5 ...

Page 22: ...l North American Yachts come equipped with navigation lights to conform to either international or inland lighting rules as required by the Coast Guard Under inland rules a boat is required to show a combination red and green light forward when underway from sunset to sunrise This combination light must be visible from a distance of one mile A white light visible 360 degrees for two miles must be ...

Page 23: ...ted below in order of importance the additional sails you might consider 1 No 1 Genoa 150 170 2 3 4 oz all purpose spinnaker 3 No 2 Genoa 130 170 4 Drifter Reacher 150 170 5 Close Reaching Spinnaker 6 Heavy Genoa 150 7 Spinnaker Staysail Big Boy 8 05 oz Spinnaker 9 Storm Jib 10 Genoa Staysail 11 No 3 Genoa 110 120 Sails 1 4 and 9 are suggested for cruising or occasional racing We suggest as a gene...

Page 24: ... alone doth not a good sail make Last but not least is the consideration of cloth finish Only the finest leading suppliers of sail cloth are considered in the manufacture of these sails We demand a tightly woven high count cloth We do however have the availability of using soft medium or firm finished sail cloth We have listed below the suggested use for each finish Soft Finish Large sails or on a...

Page 25: ...he same rating If accessory electrical equipment is installed each item should be separately fused with proper size fuse and not more than 5 amps of combined electrical load should be attached to boat s installed wiring harness If additional current capacity is required a separate fused circuit of proper sized wire should be added from battery to device An accessory switch panel is provided for su...

Page 26: ...rial used is the best and most advanced that research and industry has to offer However it is possible that boats which are stored in the water continuously can develop small blisters in the gel coat If you plan to store your boat in the water we recommend a coating of antifouling paint be applied for long lasting protection Water blistering is a common characteristic of the gelcoat surface of fib...

Page 27: ...er looks at a used boat he always notes the condition of the seats vinyl and hardware as well as the finish of the hull Keeping your boat in good condition will keep the value at its peak C CARE OF SAILS A paramount rule in making your sails live a long life is to never use a sail in wind ranges heavier than they have been designed for Most mains and working jibs will take virtually any blast you ...

Page 28: ...e detergents are removed with a thorough rinse Do not wash in a machine The family bathtub is far preferable Your sail will love it your wife may not Dry your sails if possible in bright sunlight The sun s rays will contribute a bit of natural bleaching Spot Removal Oil or Grease Use commercial cleaning solvent If a yellow stain develops bleach with oxalic acid and rinse thoroughly Rust Soak stain...

Page 29: ...ION Buy only a trailer that is tagged with a specific maximum load capacity This is a static load and represents the maximum number of pounds the trailer is designed to support at rest This load capacity includes the weight of the boat auxiliary motor if any and accessory gear Don t exceed it Don t merely guess at the weight Drive an unloaded trailer to a railway freight or lumber yard platform sc...

Page 30: ...pports conform to the hull s design To maintain the curvature of your boat the bunks should run longitudinally and your boat s keel should be supporting 95 of the boat s weight The bunks must conform to the contour of the bottom of the boat Once adjusted you need not alter them again Tie downs should be drawn snugly so that on rough roads the boat and its gear load remain in constant contact with ...

Page 31: ...nching ramps are steep the trailer may be disconnected and rolled into position at the ramp with the aid of a dolly wheel A spare section of cable with eye splices fitted with S hooks provides a simple means to lower a trailer down a steep grade to the water while controlling it by the car s own power Those who often launch from sandy beaches have learned that a portable pressurized tank tire pump...

Page 32: ...our car s frame CAUTION Check the ball hitch for secure latching before towing trailer from parked position Many modern automobiles are built with very lightweight frame material Consult your marine dealer or local mechanic and follow his advice if he recommends having additional stressing metal added for greater security A modest priced welding job will assure you that your trailer won t break fr...

Page 33: ...th American Yachts Inc Factory Representative and only authorized North American Yachts Inc dealers or the factory can perform warranty work ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to 1 mast engines controls batteries or other equipment or accessories which are not manufactured by North American Yachts Inc and which carry their own individual manufacturer warranties 2 machinery ...

Page 34: ...ME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you The Warranty Validation Card must be signed by the owner and returned to North American Yachts Inc within...

Page 35: ... of purchase will be required by the North American Yachts Inc dealer to substantiate any warranty claim EXAMPLES OF ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY Provisions of the warranty will not apply to Normal service requirements arising during the warranty period Normal service work over and above the repair and replacement of defective parts Boats subject to misuse neglect negligence accident or used for ...

Page 36: ...e to the need for maintenance service To assist you in obtaining maximum service and satisfaction from your new North American Yacht the principal service and replacement items are described as follows PROPER MAINTENANCE AND CARE See your North American Yachts Inc dealer for proper maintenance and care of your boat Proper maintenance and care will assist in keeping your overall operating cost at a...

Page 37: ...g lights between sunset and sunrise CAUTION Know and comply with state trailering laws within any state where you may tow your boat WARNING Before launching check to see that hose is on seacock and or that valve is closed NOTE The auxiliary motor bracket on this boat is designed for up to 10 H P Do not use a larger motor CAUTION Observe the following cautions when using the Pop Top 1 Do not allow ...

Page 38: ...stening point for shrouds and stays Cleat A metal or wood fitting with two projecting horns fastened to some part of the boat to which a line is belayed Clew The lower after corner of a sail where the foot meets the leech Cringle A circular eye often formed by a metal ring grommet or piece of rope worked into the eye set in the corners or on the edges of a sail and used for fastening the sail to s...

Page 39: ...ide of a boat looking forward Purchase A tackle usually permanently rigged and used most often for mainsheets Quarter Either side of a boat s stern to sail with the wind on the quarter Reef To reduce sail area without removing the sail entirely by partially lowering the sail and securing loose fabric along the foot of the sailor the boom with lines called reef points Rigging The lines or wires fit...

Page 40: ...ON Keep to the right 3 CROSSING Boat on right has the right of way Slow down and permit him to pass WHISTLE SIGNALS ONE LONG BLAST Warning signal Coming out of slip ONE SHORT BLAST Pass on my port side TWO SHORT BLASTS Pass on my starboard THREE SHORT BLASTS Engines in reverse FOUR OR MORE BLASTS Danger signal ...

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